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YORK’S TIME TO SHINE York does this time of year really well.

The Christmas lights start going up, we celebrate the downfall of York’s homegrown Tudor rebel, Guy Fawkes, and the City Walls look extra majestic stood on a bed of red and gold leaves.

Give me big jackets, fireworks, conkers, mulled wine, pink sunsets over the Minster and the return of Thor’s Tipi: it’s all good.

But what really makes York special is the people who live here. And let me just say, you guys have aced it this season.

So much so that we’ve been inspired to create a new feature, focusing specifically on the decent stuff you’ve been up to.

One woman raised £877.45 following a 24hr bake-a-thon as part of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, a new community radio station launches on November 4th, and there’s been the installation of a beautiful new mural near York station.

Our community is amazing, and the feel-good stories have just kept coming.

You can read all about them in our new feature called Glass Half Full on page 40.

Some of this stuff is simply too good not to share. So from now on we want to offer you guys a platform to share your local success stories.

Raised loads for charity? Launching a new initiative that will benefit the community? Has your local business achieved something we can all feel proud about? Did you hear an inspiring story about someone in York?

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If you have a local success story you think we should know about, I want to hear about it. Email krystal@yourlocallink.co.uk or call 01904 735216 for a chinwag.

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What’s inside What’s COVER STORY THE YORK DUNGEON. In the lead up to November we have the 31st October: Halloween. And where better to spend the creepiest night of the year than the creepiest place in town? And it’s a double whammy – because you can also find out all about the horrible past of our very own Guy Fawkes as we approach Bonfire Night.

FEATURES 20. TIME TRAVEL. Ever gone to the Pizza Express on Lendal Bridge and thought to yourself: ‘Ey up, this is a posh place to have a pepperoni pizza’? Well, surprise surprise, it wasn’t built for the sole purpose of serving up garlic bread. Find out all about the history of River House in this month’s Time Travel.

18-19. WALKING WITH THE WANDERER. You’re in for a stunning trek this month (although aren’t all of our Wanderer’s walks stunning?!), as we take you through the beautiful village of Ampleforth.

COLUMNS 14. CLAIRE. Our Claire’s taking a trip down memory lane and back to her school days this month – but she reckons

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some of the things she learnt in class maybe weren’t the best things to have spent time on. Was learning the names of different types of triangles really a good use of time? Or would that time have been better spent understanding taxes? We’ll let you decide for yourselves.

10-11. YORK LIFE. Rachel Ragg’s accidentally bought a TV – which means she’s now an expert in all the things we love to watch and natter about. Think you know Game of Thrones? Reckon you can name every contestant ever on Love Island? Pit your knowledge against Rachel’s on page 10.

44. HOWARD. Uh oh – technology’s got the better of Howard this month, as his smart home forms a mind of its own and turns the tables on our gadget-savvy columnist. Alexa: take us to page 44.

EVENTS 50. EVENTS HOTLIST. The best of the cream. The crème de la crop. In other words, our favourite events.

50-59. EVENTS & THEATRE. It’s November – that wonderful month balancing perfectly between Halloween and Christmas. So you can imagine how busy and exciting our Events Diary is this month. In fact, you don’t have to imagine.

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FEATURES CLAIRE’S TECH TALK. World-famous online game Fortnite recently experienced some unexplained downtime, leaving avid gamers confused and concerned. But have no fear – it came back bigger and better after what turned out to be just a very elaborate update.

REVIEWS, REVIEWS, REVIEWS. We’ve been here, there and everywhere – and told you all about it! Pop online and find out exactly what we thought about theatre and events around York – and what to look out for. This month, Claire’s been to see Little Shop of Horrors and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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AND LIFE IN GENERAL There are many things in which I am an expert. Nineteenth century Austrian literature, for instance.

Laundry. The route from central York to the Northminster Business Park in Poppleton. Erm... well, I am sure there are lots of other things, though they escape me at the moment.

Though there is the thing in which I am most expert of all, namely television programmes.

I last watched television before my first child was born, so that would make it 18 years ago. However, I recently bought a television, because it fell into my trolley when I went to return a sheet to Monks Cross John Lewis. I also own a television licence, because traffic wardens are bad enough, without the telly-licence people coming to arrest me as well.

The television is not plugged in. The fact that I don't have an aerial was a bit of a disincentive. However, I did take it out of its box, just to see what it looked like.

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with a nice storage area on top, where I could display the wicker Spanish dancing lady my granny kindly left me when she died.

However, this is a flatscreen item, which is no use at all.

And so it remains gathering dust.

Meanwhile, though, its very presence in the house has enabled me to become an expert television critic. Or at least one along the lines of Richard Ingrams, who apparently watched it from a different room when he was the telly critic of The Spectator.

This is a life-changing discovery.

Conversations with friends have been transformed. Rather than them saying: "Did you see...?" and me replying in a conversation-killing manner: "Um, no, I don't have a telly", I can join in wholeheartedly. My days as a social outcast are over.

And so I know all about Downtown Abbey. That's the one which features Chicago drug dealer "Lady Mary" (clearly her rapper-name) and Mr Bates, innit? Unless I'm thinking of Downturn Abbey, which must be the BBC2 economics one.

Then there's Antiques Roadkill. I'm pretty sure that's the one where the presenter trawls through the freezers of all the nice houses outside Malton, wondering what to cook for supper.

Or do I mean Antiques Road-rage, where all the oldies of York start fist-

waving and horn-honking at middleaged female cyclists for having the temerity to exist?

I could not write authoritatively about TV programmes without mentioning the one that everyone talks about: The Line of Beauty. I heard someone once refer to it as The Line of Duty, but they evidently don't watch telly, so have no idea what they are talking about. Presented by Phil and Kirsty, it's a lingering look at the row of houses stretching from The Mount to St George's Place, with a spin-off series

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Of course, teenagers are catered for with Love Island. That's the one with the Cornish farmer brandishing his scythe as he emerges from a lake in a wet t-shirt. Or now I come to think about it, I'm not so sure. It might in fact be the docudrama about what the hen-nighters and shouty baldies get up to on Foss Islands Road on Saturday nights. Kwik Fit plays a starring role. I think that one is probably related to Big Inflatable Brother and Naked Bungle, though I have to confess that I am slightly less expert in this field.

More salubrious are the telly programmes that aren't intended as post-pub entertainment. Game of Thrones and The Crown, for instance, which are gripping tales of the rivalry between the families of Prince William and Prince Harry. I know this to be the case, as it is often mentioned in the Mail Online. And I really am an expert in Gentleman Jack, as I watched it being filmed. Therefore I know that it was a drama about ladies and gentlemen repeatedly walking up and down, wearing Olden Days

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I last watched television before my first child was born, so that would make it 18 years ago. costumes. I even know that this one involved a horse, so I would say that this programme could possibly be my specialist subject on Mastermind.

The medical profession is, as I know, well represented by Dr Who. That's the one with the grisly cycling accidents. Unless that's 24 Hours in A&E. It's easy to muddle them up. Fleabag is the one that features Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick operating on dogs. As for One Born Every Minute: that's the one aimed at the people who believe the word ‘gullible’ has been erased from the dictionary.

As for costume dramas: it's all about Jane Austen. There's Emma-dale Farm, the one set in the Dales. Not to mention the recent Sand Hutton (I’m sure it was the critics who were misspelling it when they called it Sanditon).

When I think about this veritable feast of entertainment, I’m almost tempted to try plugging my television in. But given that I am evidently such an expert already, I can only think that this would be Pointless.

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Horoscopes SCORPIO 23RD OCT - 21ST NOV

This should be a very exciting month for most members of the sign, especially those who know what kind of excitement they’re looking for and who are prepared to say ‘yes’ when opportunity comes knocking at the door. Deciphering the code, all things of a romantic and sexual nature are strongly highlighted, and even those more senior members of the sign might find that there is still a good tune to be

22ND NOV

SAGITTARIUS- 21ST DEC

You realise that things have changed, and are continuing to change. Also that you have choices and options that you didn’t know you had – especially in affairs of the heart! You can’t stand still and if you can’t go backwards, there is only one direction, which is forwards.

Travel new pathways with confidence and determination and all will be well.

22ND DEC

Not an easy month! Some heart to heart conversations about cash, quite a lot of pressure on the work scene, and not a lot of sweetness and light within the home. Sleep patterns could be erratic and your social life is sluggish. Quite a bit of a state, really! You need to do something about all this, and to find a solution, you must think outside the box.

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For example, if you’re already committed to one relationship, it might be a bit awkward if you go looking for another (or even say yes to another when the opportunity is presented). So do keep this in mind. But if nothing else, enjoy the temptation. It must be said that throughout this ongoing process, your sexual self-

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confidence gets a big boost and your imagination gets fired up – perhaps for the first time in ages.

Still on a positive note, it should be quite a good month where finances are concerned – but don’t be tempted to overspend on unnecessary luxuries. For example, girls, don’t be tempted to buy that new blue dress when you know he likes you in red!

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AQUARIUS - 18TH FEB

Some news, possibly quite startling, from overseas may necessitate a change of plans and priorities, and some of you may find yourself booking flights at the 11th hour. Work routines are boring and predictable, but at least they’re safe. Partners tend to be volatile when you don’t pay them as much attention as they think they deserve.

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19TH FEB - 20TH MAR

There is an impetus to make a few small, but key changes in your lifestyle. Once you’ve done this (with relative ease), you’ll realise you can do so much more! A very creative period for the artistically inclined, and possibly a big chunk of money spent as an investment for your professional future. A fair outlook for all investments!

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It might be the beginning of winter but there’s the scent of springtime in your heart!

For some this could represent some new life in affairs of the heart, while for others it will represent being able to look forwards and knowing that long laid plans are moving towards fruition. There is an overall mood of confidence and you’re optimistic about the future.

TAURUS 20TH APR - 20TH MAY

An old bogey man raises his head in November as once again you find yourself grappling with finances, and inevitably robbing Peter to pay Paul. There has to be some severe belt-tightening at this time, because a little pain now will be better than a far greater pain a bit later on. Tension in domestic situations will be caused by financial pressures.

Gemini 21ST MAY - 20TH JUN

Some frustration and even an element of anger in relationships with in-laws! You may be disappointed, perhaps even angry, but the best way to handle this is to back off, create some space, and stay calm and detached. Having said that, a firm but quiet word in someone’s ear might just be enough to bring some change to this awkward situation.

CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL

The moods inherent to October carry on over into November, but now you will start feeling more empowered to tidy up your life and get rid of the rubbish. This generates a new spark of freedom and independence, which might not go down all that well with other folk around you. But you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re heading in the right direction.

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Some very positive vibes connected with levels of self-confidence and selfdetermination, and other people will be more or less content to follow your lead… so get leading! Some of you will be thinking about property deals and possible house moves, while others will be contemplating out-ofseason holidays and winter journeys. Journeys with point and purpose!

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SCHOOL DAYS

You go to school from the age of five to 16 to learn everything you need to know for a successful and wholesome adulthood.

Only you don’t.

Where, during your time in school, do you learn about taxes? How to buy a house? What you have to do to get divorced? How to cram 27 appointments into a working week when you have a full-time job?

All is not lost though, I’m bloody superb at algebra. And if you want to know the difference between an isosceles triangle and a scalene triangle – I’m your girl.

I remember when I was at both primary and secondary school, and we’d occasionally have a lesson that was all about life. The real stuff: how to manage your finances, how to know what career you’d like and what you need to do to get it, and more. I loved it. I think, in all those years, I spent about five lessons in total studying this.

All I took away from it was that as a mechanic*, I wouldn’t be able to afford a Ferrari and an eight-bed house in Mayfair. Go figure.

So, as a fully-fledged 29 year old trying to understand the HMRC and how to buy my next home, I decided to put my two pence into how the educational system could be improved. Take note, Gavin Williamson.

What we learnt: The recorder.

What we should have learnt: The guitar.

As a professionally trained musician and creative, I’m all for having music, drama and art in our children’s curriculum.

But the recorder? I mean, it never sounds good, does it? You wouldn’t see a recorder player winning Britain’s Got Talent. You probably wouldn’t tip a busking recorder player unless they were four years old and you felt sorry for them for being forced to perform by their parents. A recorder player is unlikely to make it on Radio 1. They probably wouldn’t even make it onto Eurovision, and that’s full of rubbish.

The guitar on the other hand… all I need to say is: Ed Sheeran, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. Mic drop.

What we learnt: The periodic table.

What we should have learnt: That Google is not a reliable source for medical information.

I’m just gonna throw it out there and say that science probably shouldn’t be treated as one of the most important subjects in school. Like, having it up there with English and Maths is debatable. Unless you’re going to be a scientist in the future (in which case you’d choose that

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down the line), it shouldn’t really be forced in place of something more useful.

As much as it’s helped me in my professional life as a writer to know that Ag means Silver, which is not at all, I could really have done with knowing that if we want to find out what kind of backache we have then not to check Dr Google. In reality, I learnt not to trust Google’s symptom checker by being told I probably had scurvy – when it was just an iron deficiency. Yarrrrrrgh**.

What we learnt: How to make a piggy bank out of papier-mâché.

What we should have learnt: How to make a steak and ale pie.

I think I probably speak for all of us when I say that I’ve not touched papier-mâché since I was five and three quarters. I have, however, eaten 739 quite average steak and ale pies since the age of five and three quarters.

Which skill would have been more useful? You do the math.

What we learnt: How to use an overhead projector.

What we should have learnt: How to use a washing machine.

Remember the overhead projector? If you were really lucky, you and a friend would be chosen to wheel it out from the caretaker’s cupboard of dreams and in front of the white board to beam up everyone’s favourite hymn or excerpt from the book you were reading. I left school knowing exactly the right distance to position said OHP to ensure the best text-to-screen ratio. But I still don’t know what the H stands for on my washing machine’s dial.

I mean, I could go on about this forever.

Somewhere in my brain is a fly’s entire life cycle, but I still find someone else to change my lightbulbs for me. And as I doggy paddle my way through adulthood like an elephant in a bathtub, I often think fondly of my lessons on the signing of the Magna Carta. *No, not at any point did I want to be a mechanic. **Pirate noises because scurvy.

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Ever fancied trying your hand at drama, but not had the money or confidence to give it a go? Well these community theatre workshops are for you.

Give It a Go, Joe is a local drama group run by theatre graduate Tom – and it’s open to absolutely anyone. Keen to create a sociable environment free from social labels such as mental or physical disabilities, Tom formed his groups – which have gone from strength to strength. And with ‘Joe’ referring to ‘Joe Public’, Tom really does encourage any future thespians to ‘give it a go’. Workshops run on Tuesday afternoons from 12-1pm and Thursday evenings from 6-7pm at Tang Hall Smarts. n For more information, visit www.tanghallsmart.com or search for Give It a Go, Joe on Facebook.

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Yourcafé is open every Wednesday from 11am-2pm at the Tang Hall Community Centre, and welcomes everyone through its doors to enjoy food, drink and a natter. You can tuck in to a wide range of meals – including vegetarian and vegan options – and pay what you can.

Yourcafé has already saved 36 tonnes of food – and continues to help stamp out food waste in York. The team take on excess food from suppliers, add to it their fresh vegetables from the café’s own patch, and get to work on producing delicious grub. And if the chefs have food leftover still, they pass it on to parents of Tang Hall Primary School pupils, or other good causes. n Whether you want to enjoy a meal at the café or get involved in volunteering, visit www.yourcafe.co.uk to find out more.

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This friendly group of people welcome active and retired individuals – both singles and couples – who are looking to get more out of life. From holiday breaks to meals out; trips to the theatre and quiz nights to country walks – there are so many monthly activities to choose from.

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Part of the Association of Speakers Clubs, you can become a member of the group for just £45 per year. You’ll learn at your own pace – in a mutually supportive environment. It really works, so don’t miss out on this effective way of improving your skills. n For more information, email Clive Dawson at dawsonclive@hotmail.co.uk.

INNER WHEEL OF YORK AINSTY Meet the ladies from the Inner Wheel Club of York Ainsty. They’re part of the largest Women’s Service Voluntary Organisation, which has clubs in all the major cities all over the world.

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This short walk is packed with interest. Starting at the attractive village of Gilling East it follows a quiet lane with views across to Ampleforth Abbey. Crossing fields to reach the edge of Ampleforth village it then passes the Abbey, which is open to visitors, before heading back to Gilling East across the extensive playing fields of Ampleforth School. The entire walk is a little over five miles and is easy to follow. Much of the route is on good surfaces with only a couple of potentially muddy areas.

Directions

1 At the Fairfax Arms take the road at the side of the pub, Pottergate. Continue down this quiet tarmac road ignoring all ways off, soon with view across the valley to Ampleforth Abbey on the right. Pass old farm buildings on the right housing a chocolatier (visitors welcome) and a sign ‘wildlife sanctuary’ on the left. Keep on the road as the surface roughens ignoring a private road to the right to continue on what has become a track.

Follow this to the right at another wildlife sanctuary sign after which the track soon swings left.

2 About 75 metres beyond this left bend turn right through a gate (there’s a footpath sign opposite pointing the way partly hidden under a small tree). Beyond the gate follow the left edge of the field to another gate.

Go through this following a sign to Ampleforth into a wooded area. Cross a plank bridge (this area can be muddy) and continue through the trees to emerge into a field. Go ahead along its left boundary following the path as it kinks right then left, still with open fields to the right. Eventually you come to a play area where you go straight on to reach houses at a road. Continue ahead uphill towards Ampleforth village.

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3 Soon after a school on the left turn right into St Hilda’s Walk. Continue to pass the surgery and at another school on the right keep left where the road forks onto a stony track. Ignore a track to left and continue ahead. The track soon joins a tarmac road with houses on the right then a carpark to the left.

Coming to the Abbey grounds continue on the tarmac drive with the abbey Church uphill to your left (to visit the Abbey and its tea room zigzag up the tarmac paths and go up the steps).

4 To continue the walk, where the tarmac drive comes to a cross tarmac track go right downhill through a gate following footpath waymarks towards an obvious cricket pavilion (if visiting the Abbey and tea room you need to zigzag back down the tarmac paths to this point).

Continue on the tarmac road as it swings left. Soon after this at a three way junction take the middle tarmac track that quickly turns to the right to a gate marked ‘Tip Area’. Take the grassy track and at the end of the nets on the bank above turn sharp left at the bottom of a bank. Continue ahead into an area of young trees following a grassy path. Soon cross a bridge to a gate.

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Getting there By car Gilling East is 18 miles north of York on the B1363. There should be space to park considerately on the main street near the Fairfax Arms. No buses run to Gilling East but service 31X from York Exhibition Square passes through Ampleforth two or three times a day. If taking the bus to Ampleforth you start the walk by turning from Station Road into St Hilda’s Walk (point 3 of the directions).

Refreshments The Fairfax Arms in Gilling East is open all day and serves food at lunch time and in the evenings. The Abbey Tea Room at Ampleforth is open until 5.30pm.

To find it (it’s not well signposted from the grounds) aim for the steps in front of the Abbey and follow the signs for Reception.

What to see Gilling East is an attractive stone built village on the edge of the Howardian Hills with an ancient church.

On the route out of the village you pass both the model railway run by the Ryedale Society of Model Engineers and a new social enterprise making bespoke chocolates (visitors welcome when open). Ampleforth Abbey is visible on the hillside for a large part of the walk. The Abbey Church, shop and café are open to visitors. On the hillside to the left on the return to Gilling East are glimpses of one of Anthony Gormley’s ‘Man’ sculptures (Gormely attended Ampleforth Abbey School).

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Here you can go ahead over the field but the easiest return is to turn left following the beck on the field edge. At the end of the field go through a metal gate and continue on alongside the left edge of the next field to a wooden gate. Pass through this and follow the short track to the road.

Here turn right to quickly return to the Gilling East.

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DISCLAIMER: Walks are undertaken at your own risk. Due care must be taken in following the walk, particularly after poor weather. Whilst every care is taken in compiling the description changes may have occurred since publication. Neither the walk author nor Your Local Link can accept any responsibility for errors or omissions.

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Recent news of the chain’s potential closure has forced many eyes onto Pizza Express. The restaurant has been a mainstay of the York food scene for a couple of decades now, occupying those grand premises right by the river next to Lendal Bridge. But how did a pizza restaurant come to occupy such a fancy building, and what went on there long before you lot piled in to stuff yourselves with garlic dough balls? Step this way…

Club land Look up as you enter the building and you’ll see ‘River House’ set in stone above the grand marble column of the entranceway. Appropriately named, what with it being so close to the river, but the intended clientele were a tad swankier than we or thee.

You see, back in the middle of the 19th century, York was a fashionable place.

Far more fashionable, we might add, than it is today. With the local gentry growing in wealth and influence, and with visiting rich types coming for the horse racing, York was in need of places for those posh types to hang out, far away from the poor natives.

In 1839 such a sanctuary was established at 5 St Leonard’s Place, opposite the Theatre Royal. The

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Yorkshire Club was a home from home for aristocrats and wealthy industrialists, who would come to wine, dine, play, and sleep. Membership was highly exclusive, and only those with an enormous bank account, and a penis, could join.

Rees-Moggian arrogance If that sounds fun, here’s a social bomb drop: these weren’t the nicest of people. In 1859 the Poor-Law Guardians, a society that helped combat the atrocious poverty in York at that time, proposed to build new offices in Museum Street. The Yorkshire Club vehemently protested this, pointing out that the poor lived in ‘other parts of the city’, not near their precious club.

Apparently they feared that a proximity to improvised people would cause them to become ill. Nice.

Despite their harsh views, The Yorkshire Club kept growing in popularity. In 1863 it was decided that a purpose-built home should be constructed, and a site was chosen by the river. Completed in 1869, just a few years after the brand spanking new Lendal Bridge beside it, River House became the new des-res of York’s landed gentry.

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In the lap If you’ve ever dined in Pizza Express, you might have gotten a taste of the luxury the gentlemen created for themselves. The club provided them with a dining room, a bar, a billiards room, studies and several bedrooms – all catered to by staff. River House also, appropriately, had its own river landing for water-borne pursuits like boating.

Today it is the boat yard of York Boat.

The members would fall upon the club, feast upon the finest cuisine, stupefy themselves with whiskey, then (we assume) bellow with laughter as they made jokes about people less fortunate than themselves. Imagine Tory party HQ. Yeah, you get it.

However, unlike the Tory party the club’s popularity waned during the 20th century. Social clubs such as The Yorkshire Club were closing all

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across the country, as the number of aristocracy fell, while wealthy businessmen (who would not have been invited to join) formed their own clubs. Plus, following the Second World War, the population of York had become far more integrated, with the rich and poor rubbing up against each other on most streets. And no, that’s not a Grape Lane joke.

Downfall By 1980 River House had been converted into offices; a trend continued today by Savilles Estate Agents occupying part of the building.

Pizza Express arrived some time later, offering the ‘great unwashed’ a chance to enter a once-exclusive club and gaze across the river. For the price of a margarita pizza and side of chips, mind.

If Pizza Express does indeed shut up shop, we hope it’s replaced by a business that also lets the public in to experience the grandeur. Plus it’s nice to know that all those fat, privileged men are probably turning in their graves because common people have been permitted entry. Ha.

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I then went back to playing my game after getting off the phone to them. Let’s hope my paranoia that York City will suddenly crack will soften during the two November league games at Bootham Crescent against Kidderminster Harriers (Nov 2nd) and the league’s surprise package Alfreton (Nov 30th).

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select York City all-stars. A fantastic crowd of over a thousand saw the likes of club legends Michael Ingham and Richard Cresswell gracing the Bootham Crescent turf once more. There were also a few interesting cameo appearances such as former manager Gary Mills playing right back for his 2012 side and Jon Parkin playing centre half in the first half, and Goalkeeper in the second. Where, to be fair, he made some top saves and showed reflexes I think even he didn’t even realise he had. I don’t know whether they were tongue-in-cheek but someone shouted: “You were

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York residents aged 65 and over are invited to attend the Lord Mayor and Sheriff’s ‘Christmas Cheer’ reception in December.

This event will take place at the Assembly Rooms, York, on Tuesday 3 December 2019. This year there will be 2 receptions, each for 200 people, at 10am and 2pm.

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The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Janet Looker and Consort, will attend both receptions, along with the Sheriff of York, Mrs Jo Trythall, and the Sheriff’s Consort.

People wishing to attend must complete an application form. Names will be drawn at random on Friday 22 November and those chosen will be a sent a ticket for one of the events. Please specify if you have a preferred time (we may not be able to give you your first choice, depending on the number of applications received).

Additional application forms can be collected from the Customer Centre at West Offices, York Explore and all York libraries from Monday 28 October and should be returned to: ‘The Christmas Cheer Draw’, c/o Democratic Services, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA - to arrive no later than Thursday 22 November 2018.

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From Monday 11th to Friday 15th November you’ll be able to get your teeth into a week-long programme of events that have been specially created for the business-minded, delivered by Make It York.

You’ll find all kinds of talks, Q&As, workshops and conferences designed to help you to learn new skills, develop your workforce and grow your business. Events are scattered all over the city, giving you the opportunity to also explore new venues – and take part in lots of all-important networking.

Here are just a few of the events you’ll find during York Business Week: • Young Entrepreneur’s Breakfast at Carluccio’s • The Different Faces of Small Business at National Centre for Early Music • Public Speaking Business Workshop at Novotel • Company Open Days – where some of York’s most interesting companies will be letting people in for a look behind the scenes.

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OPEN LECTURES The University of York occasionally hold free open lectures for anyone and everyone – and you’re invited. Just make sure you book where required!

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We’re all so excited here at Herbert Todd & Son – because our brand new Nobilia kitchen range arrives later this month!

Three of Nobilia’s beautiful kitchens, which vary from cosy cottage-style to stylish contemporary, will be on display for you to feast your eyes upon in our Monks Cross branch very soon. Watch this space!

Our knowledgeable and passionate team here at Todds will be on hand to offer you the full kitchen experience, including our first ever Kitchen Designer, Melanie. We’ll guide you through the exciting journey, from designing your kitchen to supplying its appliances; and of course, fitting them for you. We won’t leave a stone unturned, and you’ll be cooking in style in no time.

If we haven’t whet your appetite already then how’s this: we’ll be celebrating the launch with some fantastic offers, such as a free built-in dishwasher or boiling tap depending on the value of your kitchen.

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We’ll be holding a launch weekend in December, and details for this will be shared on our Facebook page @herberttodds very soon. Make sure you ‘like’ us!

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3. ELECTRIC BLANKETS. What could be snugger than a big comfy blanket? One with a built-in heater, that’s what. But electric blankets carry their risks: if your blanket doesn’t have a thermostat control to use safely all night then always unplug it before you get into bed. You should always follow the instructions, ensure the blanket has a British Standard Kitemark, and test it every three years. Don’t buy second hand if you can help it, and always store it flat, rolled up, or loosely folded – so you don’t damage the wires. Oh, and don’t be tempted by combining a hot water bottle with an electric blanket on the coldest nights – even if the blanket is switched off you should never do this.

There’s no point pretending – the big coat has come out and the shorts have gone into storage.

4. CANDLES. While candles are popular all year Winter’s approaching. And as the cold creeps in round, they can feel especially and the blankets and hoodies comforting in the colder months stop being enough to keep (our favourites are the mulled Remember: fire alarms save lives. Test off the chill, it’s important to wine scented ones). And yours once a month and make sure you remember to stay safe in the though this might sound like have at least one fitted on every level home. common sense, they can be very in your house.

Ideally, fit alarms that 1. OPEN FIRES. There’s dangerous if not treated with interlink – so if one goes off then they all nothing toastier than relaxing care. Always ensure your candle will. Remember to also look out for any in front of an open fire when is fully out before leaving the vulnerable or elderly neighbours who the cold winds are blowing; room or going to bed, and only may need help checking their alarms. but remember to always use light them if they’re in a proper a fireguard to protect against holder. Remember that candles sparks, ensure all embers are open flames – so don’t allow materials, such as are fully out before going to bed, and hire a trusted curtains, to go near them. chimney sweep to keep your fire well maintained.

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DIGGING DOWN November heralds a change in the garden as autumn truly arrives, bringing with it beautiful colour and falling foliage, which transforms trees and shrubs. Although the gardening year is coming to an end, there are still plenty of jobs to do.

First on the list is to cut back any perennials you may have growing in your borders. Clear away summer bedding plants and vegetable plots, and collect fallen leaves that you can use to create leaf mould – ideal for using as a mulch and feed on your soil. Hanging baskets, pots and containers can also be planted up with evergreen, flowering and berrying plants such as skimmia, ivy, viburnum – and even autumn flowering bedding such as pansies. This can add much needed colour to the garden over the winter months.

Autumn is the best time to start planning and planting established plants into soil that’s been warmed by the summer sun, before the onset of the colder winter months. When choosing plants, ensure they are suited to the conditions of the site you intend to plant them in.

Our expert staff are on hand to give advice and suggestions and answer any questions you may have.

Soil in new borders should be prepared first by digging in compost and organic matter, such as manure. This will improve the fertility and drainage of the soil, and in addition provides some exercise. We have a large range of composts available including some peat-free alternatives that are more environmentally friendly. It’s also been found that working with soil can boost the immune system by exposing ourselves to beneficial bacteria. So getting dirty in the garden could be what we all need!

As we know, gardening has many benefits such as keeping us moving and active, and enjoying the fresh air. Being in nature also has tremendous benefits to our mental health and wellbeing, which can alleviate stress, improve mood and induce a restful night’s sleep.

So wrap up warm, get outside and keep active.

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Harvest season is winding down, but never fear — here are some of the best nature events over the coming month.

Grow!

Beat the autumn blues by bringing a sense of springtime into your home - from 23rd to 30th October, Snowhome on Gillygate are handing out free acorns so you can grow your own oak tree. Fancy a spot of the great outdoors? On 29th October, 1st November and 3rd November, Nunnington Hall (www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall) is hosting crocus planting workshops in its lush gardens. Meanwhile on 10th November, St Nick’s (www.stnicks. org.uk) are looking for green-fingered volunteers to help plant wildflowers in Millennium Fields. If all this isn’t enough, St Nick’s will have a whole range of other nature events over the next few months: just look at page 36 for more info.

Make!

There’s plenty of creative options for little ones this autumn: on 28th October, kids can enjoy craft-making activities at Rowntree Park, whilst York Theatre Royal (www.yorktheatreroyal. co.uk) will have an Autumnal Animals art workshop on 30th October.

There’s also a bug hotel workshop with Derwenthorpe Nature Group on 29th October, and a nature-based art session for kids at The North York Moors National Park Centre (www.northyorkmoors.org. uk) on 2nd November. For a mix of art sessions, bushcraft workshops, and nature trails, Beningbrough Hall is celebrating the Magic of Trees from 26th October to 3rd November (www.nationaltrust. org.uk/beningbrough-hall-gallery-andgardens).

Look and listen!

Bit tired out from digging? If you’re not in the mood to make or plant anything, these exhibitions and talks let you enjoy nature without getting your hands dirty. In York, contemporary landscape painter Tessa Houghton (www.tessahoughton.com) will be showing her work at Pairings Wine Bar until 4th November. On 31st October, York Theatre Royal hosts storyteller Alice Courvoisier (www.talesandshapes. com) for a spoken performance on the ‘Wonder of Trees’, and wildlife presenter Gordon Buchanan is presenting his talk ‘Animal Families and Me’ at the Grand Opera House (www. atgtickets.com/venues/grand-operahouse-york) on 21st November.

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St Nicks Eco-Active Day: Tree planting 9TH NOV, 10am-1pm Help improve St Nicks’ woodland.

Weekend Wildwatch: Mammal tracks and signs 9TH NOV, 2-4pm Help identify and record signs of mammals living on the nature reserve.

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Millennium Fields Volunteer Day 10TH NOV, 10am-1pm On the Fishergate side of the Millennium Bridge Help plant wildflowers to keep the meadow buzzing with pollinators.

Late autumn is when I start preparing for the new gardening year. This means making a start on the winter digging.

Unlike many vegetable gardeners who’ve converted to ‘no-dig’, I still prefer to dig patches of the plot as they become vacant in the winter.

I’m well aware of the many reasons for not digging, not least the disturbance it can cause to the soil fauna and structure. I wrote about the pros and cons of digging a year or so back so won’t revisit these issues again now – other than to say digging still works for me. It offers an opportunity to clear crops and weeds, incorporate manure and compost, and have ground

ready prepared for sowing or planting in spring.

With digging a bit ‘out of fashion’, it’s worth recapping how best to go about it. Before you start wielding the spade there are two basic questions to consider: is the timing right, and are the conditions suitable? By timing I mean at what point in the autumn or winter is it best to dig? Start too early and there may be significant regrowth of weeds before the cold weather sets in. Although this can provide protective ground cover it risks further timeconsuming cultivation later. As for conditions, it’s important not to dig when the soil is sodden.

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bath, but you could harm soil structure.

To some extent, when to dig depends on soil type.

On my medium heavy land, some of which can get quite wet, I usually start mid- or late-November – aiming to complete most areas by midFebruary. If you’ve lighter soil it may be better to wait until late winter. On clay soils there’s an advantage to beginning early.

Freezing and thawing in the coldest months helps fracture clods so that rough dug soil crumbles easily in spring.

As for the actual digging process, I usually practise what’s sometimes called ‘trenching’.

It’s so called because you begin by excavating a spade deep and wide straight trench at one end of the patch to be dug with the removed soil piled at the far end where you intend to finish.

Manure or compost, if available or needed, can be placed at the bottom of the trench alongside which a second trench is then dug on a parallel line. The inverted soil from this is spaded into the first trench covering any compost or manure. The process then continues, a line at a time, gradually moving

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As for exactly how to dig, what movements and muscles to use, this is down to individual preference, strengths and weaknesses. As the famous gardener Gertrude Jekyll once wrote, “(I)t is no use asking me or anyone else how to dig… Better to go watch a man digging and then take a spade and try to do it”.

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Q. Could you help recommend a few trees for a small to medium garden that fruit from autumn to winter?

Many trees produce attractive fruits in autumn, and a few carry them through into winter when they have the most ornamental value to gardeners – frequently hanging from, or clinging to, the often leafless branches. Birds, too, appreciate fruits during the winter months.

Ilex ‘Golden King’ is a dense evergreen holly, with a wide columnar habit that broadens with age. It has large yellowsplashed leaves and a heavy crop of red

berries from autumn onwards.

Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ is one of the best fruiting crab apples for the smaller garden, and develops a compact, rounded crown. White flowers are borne in spring, and in autumn produce clusters of glossy-skinned, cherry-like fruits maturing to bright red; lasting well into the winter.

Crataegus ‘Pauls Scarlet’. This is a popular tree, with a dense rounded crown in spring and early summer. The branches are covered in lots of clusters of double red flowers, plus the fruits are dark red – nearly black – and last well into winter.

Sorbus ‘Joseph Rock’ is one of the most popular of all the rowans, and has the characteristic vase-shaped crown that spreads with age. Its rich green, regularly divided leaves colour beautifully in autumn when the yellow berries, carried in drooping bunches, ripen. Other Sorbus varieties include ‘Pink Pagoda’, ‘Vilmorinii’, ‘Autumn Spire’, and ‘Olympic Flame’ – plus many more that perform really well in the small to medium garden.

Q. I’m looking for some shrubs with a nice autumn colour to brighten my garden please?

Given favourable conditions, most deciduous shrubs will produce colourful tints before their leaves are shed in autumn. The ones listed here have been chosen for their quality and reliability. The impact of a group of shrubs in autumn colour is spectacular, however even a single well selected and sited shrub can provide eyecatching effects in a small garden. Most Japanese maples are worth growing for their impressive autumn tints. Acer Shaina has large seven lobed purple leaves turning to red and red-orange in autumn. It dislikes dry soils.

Callicarpa ‘Dichotoma’ is a bushy shrub, whose leaves turn mauve to rose in autumn. When planted in groups, small violet berries are usually produced at the same time.

Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ is a strong growing and bushy shrub with plumes of purplish pink summer flowers. Its bold leaves turn fiery red in autumn.

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Fotherilla gardenia is pretty enough in spring with its small white flowerheads, but come autumn the leaves go through a brilliant orange, red, and purple.

Hamamelis ‘pallida’ has young purple leaves maturing to green, then turning yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn. Tiny crowed spider, scented, yellow flowers follow in late winter.

Autumn is one of my favourite seasons of the year.

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York goes radio-active Move aside pirate radio, it’s time for Jorvik Radio! Launching on 4th November, York and the surrounding areas will get a brand new community radio station, as Jorvik Radio begins broadcasting on 94.8FM. Based in The Centre @ Burnholme, this station prides itself on being “rooted firmly at the heart of the community”. With an exciting mix of documentaries, music programmes, and talk shows, it will be entirely presented by local volunteers, including experienced broadcasters and some fresh voices.

Your Local Link got a chance to chat with Bill Colman, Managing Director of Jorvik Radio, and presenter of Sounds of the City with Bilko. He talked us

through the inception of the station in July 2017 up to its launch, including a last minute boost from the community.

“The people of York have been brilliant, they helped us raise £5k in just 28 days which meant the station could finally go to air,” he says. “Getting a radio station off the ground is really difficult and not for the faint hearted,” he cautions, “but if you want something hard enough, you can make it happen”. He thanks the support of “brilliant organisations” like York Council and Sewell Group, and their “amazing” group of 35 volunteers.

“They have, for the most part, been with us from the start,” he says, “Now it’s their turn to shine!”

It might not be as proud as a British Bulldog, or as magical as a Welsh Dragon, but the creators of York’s newest mural are hoping that the city might soon have its own signature animal: the tiny tansy beetle. Just around the corner from the station on Queen’s Street, street artist ATM has created a beautiful mural of the iridescent beetle, which in the UK is found almost exclusively along only 45kms of the River Ouse in York, surviving even our annual winter floods. This mural is a commission from Nature Matters, a three day symposium at St Peter’s

School taking place at the end of October. Chatting with the artist and Amy Jane-Beer, a local organiser, they talked about the importance of seeing the beauty in little things by looking closer, a message that also applies to our tiny town. And after all, this beetle certainly seems like a perfect symbol of our magical city: stunning, compact, and remarkably resistant to floods…

BAKE IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT If this season of GBBO wasn’t intense enough, imagine baking for 24 hours straight - and whilst she might not have had to cope with the steely gaze of Paul and Prue, this is just what York’s Sarah Broadbent did. By baking 22 recipes over 24 hours, she raised a whopping £877.45 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

HR Director for York-based Orillo Films, makers of commercials for clients like Colgate and Dulux, Sarah even managed to stay awake until the next morning to

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High quality teaching is provided alongside strong pastoral, careers and academic support. We understand that every student is different, requiring a personalised approach and individual guidance so that their goals can be achieved. In 2019 our results of 50% A*/A, 78% A*-B and 100% A*-E again placed us as one of the top comprehensives in the country.

‘The support provided for university and apprenticeship applications has been invaluable.’

Alongside this, our students enjoyed outstanding success in terms of progression into universities including Oxbridge and the Russell Group,apprenticeships and employment.

Our strong academic success is combined with an atmosphere that is both friendly and supportive; we put student welfare first and seek to ensure success through staff, students and parents. If you choose to join us you will our partnership of sta become a valued part of a tightly knit student community where we will do everything possible to help you thrive and succeed.

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Done with school but not done with learning? Sixth form is the perfect way to continue studying and prepare for higher education or apprenticeships. And now is the time to prepare for enrolling as sixth forms across the country begin to offer open days.

Huntington Sixth Form are holding their Open Evening on Thursday 7th November at 7-9pm. Their 2018 results included 70% of A-level grades at A*-B, and placed in the top 1% of sixth forms for student progress. Not only that, but Huntington Sixth Form sent three students to Oxford and one to Yale in the USA. Fulford Sixth Form’s Open Evening will be held from 6.308.30pm on Monday 11th November.

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2019 included an impressive 50% A*-A grades, and 78% A*-B. Placed as one of the top comprehensives in the country, their students have enjoyed progression into universities such as Oxbridge and the Russell Group, apprenticeships and employment.

York College are holding two Open Events on Wednesday 6th November at 5.30-8pm, and Saturday 23rd November at 10am-1pm. Find out how Yorkshire’s number one General Further Education College could help you to progress into A-levels, adult learning, apprenticeships, higher education, and vocational study.

n For more information on Huntington, contact Chris Hardwell at c.hardwell@huntington-ed.org.uk or call 01904 752100. For Fulford, visit www.fulford.york.ach.uk or call 01904 633300. Finally for York College, visit www.yorkcollege. ac.uk or call 01904 770100.

IN THE BEST OF HEALTH We all know how fortunate we are in this country to receive free healthcare from the NHS. But did you know that there’s an independent champion, Healthwatch, which can help to ensure you get the best experience possible from local health and social care services?

Healthwatch York work hard to make the care work that’s available better for you. And they’ve got the power – the power to be heard by the bigwigs behind the health and social care services in York. Here’s what they do: • Help people find the information they may need about local services • Listen to people's thoughts and experiences of health and social care • Share people’s views with those who can do something about it • Make sure those running local services take action based on people's needs.

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If you’d like to get involved with Healthwatch York, they’re currently

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These roles could be anything from time-limited research projects to running a monthly information stall.

So, whether you’re good at social media, enjoy talking to people while out and about, like the idea of representing the organisation in meetings, or want to do something ad hoc from home, then there are plenty of opportunities – and you’ll receive regular training and support.

n For more information on Healthwatch York, and how to get involved, visit www.healthwatchyork.co.uk, email healthwatch@yorkcvs.org.uk, or call 01904 621133.

Happy Birthday, Darley Funeral Directors!

The lovely team at Darley Funeral Directors are celebrating this month – because it’s their first birthday!

The family-run business, led by Funeral Director Hayley Spencer, offer a 24-hour service providing everything from funeral arrangements, to pre-paid plans and keepsakes. Hayley and her team are fully qualified, passionate and experienced, and

hand-pick every company that they work with – ensuring the highest quality service at the best prices.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better first year,” says Hayley. “We’re very grateful to all of the families who placed their trust in us. We’ve met some amazing people, made some firm friendships, and have been warmly welcomed in the local

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If enjoying their first successful year wasn’t enough for Hayley and the team, they also managed to raise £502 by holding two events for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

n To find out more about Darley Funeral Directors, visit www.darleyfunerals.co.uk.

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I’m afraid I can’t do that, Dave I’m a huge sci-fi fan. In my humble opinion the very best sci-fi stories deal with artificial intelligence and what will happen when, inevitably, it becomes smarter than we are. The Terminator, Battlestar Galactica, Ex Machina, The Matrix – all are great explorations of humanity’s hubris and eventual fate.

I should know more than most. This month it happened to me.

I’ve written before about the new-found pride I had in my apartment. I’d stuffed it to the brink with smart tech; internetconnecting gadgets that allowed me to control everything with my voice from the other side of the world. Not that I’m ever any further away than my mum’s house in Doncaster, mind.

Yet this past month I have begun to regret my decision. For this was the month that I peered into the void and the void peered back.

The change

It started when I changed my WiFi settings. Because I obsess over tiny inconsequential details, I decided to split my WiFi signal to connect separate devices to different kinds of networks.

It was my intention to speed things up.

That way, when I ask Alexa a question, she’d answer in 0.75 seconds, as opposed to 0.9 seconds. Important.

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That night, with dust and crisp crumbs getting to dangerous levels on the floor, I spoke a command to switch on the lights. Nothing happened. I asked again: “Google, turn on the living room lights.”

My response was, “Giant squid can grow up to 13 metres for females and 10 metres for males from the posterior fins to the tip of the two long tentacles.”

And still no lights came on. I was forced, like a bloody Neanderthal, to GET UP OFF THE SOFA and turn them on myself.

That night I slept uneasy, as if some malignant entity was watching me through the black lenses of my security cameras.

Ghosts in the machines

The problems seemed to fix themselves in the following days, and once

again I relaxed into the ‘smarthome life’, with freshly vacuumed floors and a growing ‘dad bod’ caused by inactivity.

Then one afternoon while I was at work, my phone chirped.

MOTION DETECTED IN HALLWAY, the notification alerted. I opened up the camera app to check what had been picked up, and saw…

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Nowt. I put my phone down and carried on working.

SOUND HEARD IN KITCHEN. Again, on went the phone and I listened to the short recording the camera had captured. And I heard…

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The cackling, digital voices of a thousand angry demons. Alexa was speaking in tongues, while Google was blurting other-worldly incantations in Aramaic.

After listening to several terrifying seconds of this, all fell silent.

Then I heard a terrible voice, as if all the gadgets in my flat were speaking as one, saying: ‘He’s listening. The human hears us. He must be deleted.’

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What does the Dermapen treatment involve?

To begin with, your therapist will use a topical anaesthetic cream to numb your skin before treatment commences.

Once the anaesthetic has taken effect, the Dermapen will be used over your skin, puncturing it with thousands of tiny micro-needles.

How many treatments will I need?

We generally recommend a course of four treatments (roughly one treatment every six weeks).

Dr Saleena Zimri to become irritated, so it may not be appropriate for people who suffer from allergies. Before any treatment, you will be given the opportunity to consult with a member of the Skin Doctor team; you can discuss any concerns you may have during this session.

Note: The Dermapen is unsuitable for pregnant/ breastfeeding women. Full list of side effects, cautions and contraindications will be discussed at face-to-face consultation.

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Not very much - the anaesthetic helps to minimise any discomfort caused by the micro-needles.

How long will it take?

One Dermapen session lasts for around 60 minutes, although this may vary depending on which part of your body we treat. For example, a hand or neckline treatment will take less time than a facial treatment.

What’s the downtime?

The Dermapen treatment comes with a very minimal recovery period; you will be able to resume your daily life almost straight away. We advise patients to avoid swimming, ultra violet exposure, spray tanning and intensive exercise for two days following the procedure.

Who is this procedure suitable for?

Dermapen is suitable for all skin types.

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ALL’S WELL THAT BENDS WELL Are you looking for reasons to start practising yoga? There are many benefits no matter what age you are – and we caught up with yoga teacher Nestor Portnoy to find out more.

“Yoga has so many benefits,” he explains.

“You feel better in yourself – it improves your mood and metabolism, your flexibility and your balance. Yoga enhances your athletic performance and supports weight reduction, as well as protecting you from injuries – and it has cardio and circulatory benefits such as dropping your blood pressure… and much more. Yoga also helps you mentally and spiritually, acting as a sanctuary.” Nestor has been practising yoga for 20 years and teaches from 2014.

Keen to make yoga more accessible, Nestor has combined his 30 years’ experience in nursing with his love of yoga to offer classes for all ages, abilities and disabilities.

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Nestor. “Saying you’re not flexible enough to do yoga is like saying you’re too dirty to take a bath! You work at your own level – my oldest student is 92!”

Nestor offers group classes, one-to-one tuition and yoga for neurological patients – including private classes. Group classes take place across York and the surrounding areas, including Stockton on the Forest Village Hall on Wednesdays, and Skelton Village Hall and Wigginton on Thursdays. Nestor also teaches in Fulford. n For more information, and to find out how Nestor could help you, visit www.yogawithnestor. co.uk, call 07503 157356 or email nestorportnoy@yahoo.com.

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Working in partnership with the local NHS, Nuffield Health have a contract to provide MRI and bone density scans to NHS patients, to help ease capacity issues. They’re also licensed by the Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group for adult orthopaedic services, as one of three options in the city for NHS treatment – again at no additional cost.

If that wasn’t enough, Nuffield Health recently launched their flagship School Wellbeing Activity Programme (SWAP).

Their not-for-profit status means they can deliver health and wellbeing education at no cost for Key Stage 5 & 6 children.

Nuffield Health’s consultants’ expertise and vast network of guest speakers means they can now offer a bespoke programme of education for GPs and other Primary Care roles, completely free of charge. This is great news, because it means local GPs stay up to speed with modern day healthcare. And believe us – it’s always changing.

Nuffield Health pride themselves in offering private healthcare at a competitive price – they even offer an all-inclusive price promise to put your mind at rest.

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Discover the benefits of meditation at the Kadampa Meditation Centre.

The Kadampa Meditation Centre are hosting a series of modern Buddhism and meditation courses at their peaceful venue in the heart of York, where you’ll learn how to reduce stress levels, ease anxiety and discover how to find peace, relaxation and patience.

Courses include ‘Letting go of the past’ with Gen Kelsang Tharpa on 2nd November, ‘Realise your potential’ with Kelsang Drolkyi on 16th November, and ‘The power of loving kindness’ with Richard Brown on 7th December.

All courses cost £15 each and run from 10am-1pm.

•To find out more about meditation, or to book your place, visit www.meditationinyork. org, or call 01904 621708.

It’s November, which means it’s officially time to start talking about Christmas – and what could be better for getting ready for the most wonderful time of the year than a good old festive market?

On Thursday 28th November, from 6-8.30pm, the Parsonage Hotel and Spa will be hosting their Christmas market – where you’ll be able to come down and explore the many local stalls. A huge selection of unique Christmas gifts will await you – and you’ll be treated to mulled wine and mince pies on arrival!

•Why not pop down and see what you can find? Visit www.parsonagehotel.co.uk, email events@parsonagehotel.co.uk or call 01904 728111 for more information.

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Michael Portillo makes a rare appearance in York.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to spend an evening with Michael Portillo in a stunning environment.

The former politician will be taking to the stage on Thursday 12th December at the Central Hall in the University of York to talk about his fascinating life – from losing his political seat in May 1997 to reinventing

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himself as a television broadcaster, who regularly travelled the world sharing his love of railways and people of the world.

Not only will you be treated to a rare and intimate opportunity to ask Michael questions and hear all about his experiences from the man himself, who speaks with flair and humour, but he will also be available from 6.30pm for book signings.

•For more information, visit www. yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

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There ain’t no fair like the Living North Christmas Fair.

Yorkshire’s biggest and best shopping and social event is back at York Racecourse for 2019 from 14th-17th November, and you absolutely won’t want to miss it.

Not only will you discover an array of the finest artisan food producers, retailers and designer-makers but you’re guaranteed to experience a festive atmosphere like no other – making this event the perfect day out for everyone.

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OCTOBER // 25TH-27TH ART&YORK 2019, York Racecourse, 10am-5pm (4pm Sunday). Whether you’re a collector, buyer, art lover, or you just want to come down and meet the artists behind their work, you won’t want to miss this friendly, affordable and accessible show. Visit www.artand.co.uk for more information.

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ONGOING // UNTIL 31 TRICK OR TREAT TREK, York’s Chocolate Story, various times. This Halloween, take a walk on the sweet side with Count Fectionary and Miss Terry. You’ll discover terrifying tales within the walls of York – and you can be sure to expect shock-olate and sweets. Be sure to look the part – there’s a treat in store for the best dressed. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory. com for more information.

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PUMPKIN PARTY, William’s Den. Bring your little ones down to this exciting Halloween event where you can explore a pumpkin patch, pumpkin party with games, a petrifying pumpkin adventure and an ice cream scream. All activities are included with admission and every paying child gets one free pumpkin. To find out more visit www. williamsden.co.uk or call 01430 472230.

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// UNTIL 3RD NOV ASCARIUM, Sea Life Scarborough. Meet the Sea Witch and help her cast the ‘spell of un-locking’ in order to open her treasure chest – you might even get to share some of the treasure with her! Visit www.visitsealife. com/scarborough for more information. // UNTIL 16TH NOV ALL IN THE DETAIL, Lotte Inch Gallery, ThursSat 10am-5pm. Discover brand new work by Ceramicist Chris Keenan and Photographer Lucy Saggers. Both artists have firmly made names for themselves in their individual fields, with Keenan’s previous work featured across the UK and internationally, and Saggers’ work exhibited regionally and nationally – as well as winning Craft Photographer of the Year 2015. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk for more information.

// 25TH-26TH & 31ST DUNGEON LATES: ADULTS ONLY!, The York Dungeon, various times. Imagine the brilliant York Dungeon. Now imagine it even scarier… even cheekier… and with even more twists and turns. These shows are strictly 18+ only, and they sell out super quick – so don’t delay, book today! Visit www.thedungeons.com/york for more information. // 26TH MUSICAL FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, Sledmere House, 4-8.30pm. This hugely popular annual event is back – and bigger and better than ever. Enjoy a fabulous fun fair, grab something to eat and revel in a night of exciting entertainment – before the Musical Fireworks Spectacular takes place at 7.30pm. Visit www.sledmerehouse. com for more information.

CLASSIC CAR, MOTORCYCLE & AUTOMOBILIA AUCTION, Sledmere House, Driffield. If you fancy becoming the proud owner of a beautiful classic piece of kit, hurry over to this unique auction. For more information, contact Andy Spicer on 01377 593593, email andy@spicersauctioneers.com, or visit www.spicersauctioneers.com.

OKTOBERFEST 2019, York Sports Club, 12pm. Oktoberfest is back – for one day only! Enjoy fantastic Bavarian entertainment, with food and drinks, under Europe’s largest bier tent. Visit www.oktoberfestyork.co.uk for more information. // 26TH-31ST HALLOWEEN CRUISE WITH YORK DUNGEON, King’s Straith Landing, 7pm & 8pm. Take a journey down the Ouse like no other, as you’ll be joined by actors from The York Dungeon – who are about you give you an experience you’ll never forget.

A perfect way to spend Halloween! Call 01904 628324 for more information. // 26TH OCT-3RD NOV SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TRAIL, Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens, 11am-4pm. Feeling brave? Then head over to Burton Agnes Hall for a spooky woodland trail.

Solve all the puzzles and discover a special treat in the gift shop. Visit www. burtonagnes.com for more information. // 26TH OCT-3RD NOV HALLOWEEN AT SKELF ISLAND, Castle Howard. The naughty Skelves that reside in Castle Howard’s new adventure playground are up to no good – so are you brave enough to team up with Corvus the Crow to discover the secrets of this hidden world? Explore outdoor trails and enjoy plenty of adventure play – Skelf Island is sure to excite and thrill families of all ages. There are no age restrictions – you just need to be brave! Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk for more information.

// 27TH OCT-3RD NOV THE PETRIFYING PUMPKIN HUNT, Sledmere House, 10am-5pm. Explore the darker side of Sledmere and join in the Petrifying Pumpkin Hunt, the Stables Trail, the gardens and grounds and the Freaky Farmyard – plus the adventure play area! Closed Monday 28th October.

Fancy dress is encouraged. Normal admission applies and under 5s get in free. Visit www.sledmerehouse.com for more information. // 28 OCT-1 NOV AUTUMN PUMPPLE WEEK, Brunswick Organic Nursery. Head down to the nursery over half term for an exciting week of autumn activities. And yes – ‘pumpple’ means apple and pumpkin!

Check out their Facebook page or visit www.brunswickyork.org.uk for more information.

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// 29 ANTIQUES, JEWELLERY & COLLECTABLES VALUATION EVENT, The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm.

You don’t need an appointment for this free valuation event – just bring the item down that you want to sell. Don’t worry if it’s too big or you’re wanting to sell a lot of items, because a confidential home visit can also be arranged. For more information, visit www.tennants.co.uk.

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NOVEMBER // 2ND LETTING GO OF THE PAST, Kadampa Meditation Centre, 10am-1pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 5TH BONFIRE & FIREWORK SPECTACULAR, The Poppleton Centre, from 5pm. This fantastic event will certainly impress – enjoy a huge bonfire; hog roast, burgers and hot dogs; mulled wine and bar; live band; and, of course, fireworks! Admission by ticket only – for more details visit www. poppletoncentre.org.uk. // 6TH OPEN EVENT, York College, 5.30-8pm. Explore your potential and discover the degrees, adult learning courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, and access courses available at York College.

Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk for more information.

CHRISTMAS HAIR AND BEAUTY EVENT, Heloise Hair & Beauty, 5.308.30pm. With all kinds of demonstrations and discounts on offer, you won’t want

to miss this beautiful event. Why not experience the exciting new Guinot Hydradermie youth lift – you’ll get 20% off if you book treatment! Visit www. heloisehairandbeauty.com for more information.

SMALL FAKERS, The Victoria Vaults, 9pm. This incredible Small Faces and acoustic Weller tribute will be bringing their sound to you live at The Victoria Vaults. Visit www.victoriavaults.com or call Anna on 07938 540800 for more information. // 7TH HUNTINGTON SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING, Huntington School, 7pm. Find out all about Huntington’s Sixth Form and what it has to offer. Contact Chris Hardwell for more information by emailing c.hardwell@huntington-ed.org.uk or calling 01904 752100. // 9TH VERDI’S REQUIEM AT YORK MINSTER, York Minster, 7.30pm. Don’t miss this fantastic concert performed by York Musical Society Chorus, with soloists. Visit www. yorkminster.org for more information.

// 10TH DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR, York Racecourse, 10.30am-4pm (10am for advanced ticket holders). Explore stalls held by top exhibitors from all over the country, and pick up everything you need for your dolls house. Not only will you be able to pick up new items but you’ll also have a chance to gain industry inside tips at a roundtable workshop.

Learn new skills and meet likeminded people. Visit www.yorkdollshousefair. co.uk for more information.

GOSPEL SERVICE, York Sports Club, 11am. Be a part of this half hour service with no sermons. Bring your own words (one minute maximum). // 11TH FULFORD SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING, Fulford School, 6.30-8.30pm. Discover Fulford Sixth Form and what it can offer at their open evening. Visit www.fulford.york.sch.uk for more information.

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HALLOWEEN AT MOTHER SHIPTON’S, Mother Shipton’s, 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm).

This family-friendly event invites you to follow a haunted trail through the historic woodland – you can also see the Petrifying Well and Mother Shipton’s Cave. Visit www.mothershipton.co.uk for more information.

// 13TH THE ARTS SOCIETY EBOR LECTURE, Shepherd Hall, St Olave’s School, 6pm for 6.25pm start.

Enjoy a lecture by Shirley Smith titled ‘Leonardo’s Women’, about some of the most renowned works of art of the Italian Renaissance. Refreshments will be available and members are free – guests £10.

POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENING, York St John University.

Find out what life is like as a postgraduate student at this inspiring open evening.

Visit www.yorksj.ac.uk for more information.

PROPER CHRISTMAS PROPER CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PARTIES & NEW YEAR PARTIES For more information on Christmas & New Year parties at York Racecourse go to yorkracecourse.co.uk call 01904 638 971 or email christmas@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk For more information on Christmas & New Year parties at York Racecourse go to yorkracecourse.co.uk call 01904 638 971 or email christmas@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk

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// 14TH ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE FUNDRAISING GALA, Principal Hotel, 7pm. Enjoy a welcome drink followed by a delicious three-course dinner; an auction; ‘golden envelope’ raffle; and live music from Charlotte Lynch and Marc Atkinson. Definitely a jam-packed and entertaining evening.

Tickets are £45 each, or you can snap up a table of 10 for £400. Psst… do you have anything you’d be willing to donate as a raffle prize? Donations gratefully received. Contact David directly to book without fees on 07784 678205, or by email to hypnotherapy@davidsear.co.uk.

// 14TH-17TH LIVING NORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am4pm (Sat 5pm close). Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 14TH NOV-22ND DEC ST NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS FAIR & MADE IN YORKSHIRE YULETIDE VILLAGE, York city centre, Mon-Wed & Sun 10am-6pm; Thurs-Sat 10am-8pm. It’s the fair that spreads festive joy across York – and it’s back for 2019. From delicious food and drink to a stunning old-style fun fair, you’ll also discover the brilliant Made in Yorkshire Yuletide Village. Traditional and unique gifts aplenty lie within this atmospheric village, full of fine Yorkshire produce made by crafters and makers.

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// 14TH NOV-23RD DEC CHRISTMAS AT BURTON AGNES HALL, Burton Agnes Hall.

The doors are being opened as the festivities begin for Christmas – and you won’t want to miss the magic that lies behind them. From Christmas Craft Wednesdays to Christmas Hall Trails; Twilight Carols by the Fireside on the 19th December to a talk on Christmas Through the Ages on the 5th December; a Christmas Twilight Weekend over the 6th-8th; An Audience With Father Christmas throughout December and more. Visit www. burtonagnes.com for more information. // 15TH ALBION STRING QUARTET, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. They’ve been praised for their poise and intimacy, and now you can experience the stunning Albion String Quartet for yourself. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk for more information. / / 16TH OPEN DAY, York St John University, 9.30am. Don’t miss this opportunity to grab a taste of university life. You’ll meet academic representatives, find out all about student life and opportunities, as well as taking a tour around campus and learning more about funding and the application

CORY BAND IN CONCERT, Central Hall, York University, 7pm. Along with Director Philip Harper, the world’s best brass band will be appearing in concert with the Shepherd Group Brass Band. Tickets range from £12-15 and can be booked at www.yorkconcerts. co.uk. // 16TH REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL, Kadampa Meditation Centre, 10am-1pm.

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// 16TH NOV-5TH JAN A CHRISTMAS MASQUERADE, Castle Howard. It’s that time of the year again – Castle Howard is being transformed into a magical, festive spectacle, and you won’t want to miss it. Visit the famous 25-foot tree, decorated traditionally with over 3,000 baubles; celebrate the House’s theatrical roots through its ‘masquerade’ theme; and meet travelling players including Harlequin, Colombine, Pierrot, and the Zanni Clown. Visit www.castlehoward. co.uk for more information.

YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND, York Designer Outlet. Yorkshire’s favourite festive event is coming back to the Designer Outlet, bringing the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink and 30ft high sparkling Christmas tree with it. Also featuring log cabins, illuminated trees, rinkside café, viewing platform, Santa’s Grotto, vintage funfair, and more. Visit www. yorkshireswinterwonderland.com or call 01653 619169 for more information. // 16TH NOV-6TH JAN THE THREE KINGS, Barley Hall.

This special season at Barley Hall is part of their Magic & Mystery event – and includes Gin Tasting at York Gin on 7th December from 7-9pm and Mead Tasting with the Lancashire Mead Company on 14th December from 7-9pm. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk/ christmas for more information. // 17TH ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS’ FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm. Explore over 40 stalls for a large quality of collectables. Just £1 gets you entry to all three halls, and a valuation table will also be open from 10am-1pm at £1 per valuation. For more information, call 01377 254768 or visit www. driffieldshowground.co.uk.

THE 5:15’s, The Victoria Vaults, 9pm.

Don’t miss this brilliant York-based band playing mod tracks you’ll all know and love. Visit www.victoriavaults.com or call Anna on 07938 540800 for more information.

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// 22ND NOV-24TH DEC THE SPACE IN BETWEEN, Lotte Inch Gallery, Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Brand new works by ceramics expert Katharina Klug will be demonstrating how different shapes, forms and lines can work as part of a larger installation. Visit www.lotteinch. co.uk for more information.

chocolate. Find out more at www. thechristmasexperience.co.uk. // 23RD OPEN EVENT, York College, 10am-1pm. Explore your potential and discover the degrees, adult learning courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, and access courses available at York College.

Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk for more information. // 23RD-24TH TOP OF THE POTS, York Hospitium, Museum Gardens, 10am-5pm. Leading potters from all over the UK, and further out, will be displaying their stunning hand-crafted pieces. There will also be a rare opportunity to purchase works from 40 contemporary makers including Jenny Southam, Dylan Bowen, and Lara Scobie. For more information, visit www.yorkceramicsfair.com.

// 28TH CHRISTMAS MARKET, Parsonage Hotel & Spa, 6-8.30pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 22ND NOV-5TH JAN 2020 THE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE, Lotherton Hall, various times.

Experience a magical Twelve Days of Christmas Walk around the Lotherton estate, where you’ll make turtle doves fly, be a drummer drumming and, of course, walk through the five gold rings.

Not only that but you’ll meet Santa in the North Pole, visit the Elf Village, discover a secret fairy hideout in the rock garden, and warm up with a hot

// 29TH DRIFFIELD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & LIGHTS SWITCH ON, Market Place, Driffield, 7pm.

Driffield Town Council proudly present this festive celebration featuring live music and street entertainment hosted by KCFM radio, a family fun fair, tombola, hog roast, and more – including Santa himself! For more information call Driffield Town Council on 01377 254160.

// 29TH NOV-2ND DEC CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, Huntington Methodist Church, Fri & Sat 10am5pm; Sun 2-5pm; Mon 10am-3pm.

Marvel at 18 stunning Christmas trees, all decorated by local businesses and organisations on the theme of musicals. Homemade refreshments will be available, as well as stalls selling gifts, crafts, jewellery and bulbs. Free admission, with all proceeds going to the church funds. // 30TH CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby, 10.30am.

Pick up some unique locally-made items from gifts to decorations to jewellery and more. Refreshments will be available, as well as a children’s tombola in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance. // 30TH NOV-1ST DEC THE GREAT ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. This beautiful venue will be housing a fantastic antiques and collectors fair over this wintery weekend – don’t miss it. Visit ww.jaguarfairs.com for more information. // 30TH NOV-23RD DEC NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPRESS, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 5pm & 7pm. This brand new, beautifully illuminated journey will whisk you from Pickering Station through to Levisham Station – through a twinkling forest and on to a dazzling light show. Please check the website for dates and times, and for booking information. Visit www.nymr. co.uk for more.

// 30TH NOV-24TH DEC CHRISTMAS AT MOTHER SHIPTON’S, Mother Shipton’s, various times. From posting a letter to Santa to decorating a gingerbread man; exploring the breath-taking surroundings to story time with Holly Berry – and the main event: Santa’s Grotto. Your little ones will get a special gift and have their photo taken, and you’ll be able to buy a copy of it later in the gift shop. Visit www.mothershipton.co.uk for more information.

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// 22ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CHARITY RAFFLE, The Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick. Enjoy an evening of entertainment with the King of Country Dec Huggate and the Rocking Legend Glenn Booth. Turn up early to guarantee a seat at this popular event – please hand any raffle prize donations in to the Derwent Arms.

// 5TH, 12TH & 19TH DECEMBER TEA WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Dean’s Garden Centre. Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to dine with the man in the red suit. Visit www. deansgardencentre.co.uk for more information. // 5TH DECEMBER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE, York Minster, 7pm for 7.30pm start.

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// 7TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA, The Bar Convent, 2.30pm. Don’t miss this brilliantly festive afternoon tea, featuring live Christmas favourites from the fantastic Marina Mae. Tickets cost £25 per person and must be booked in advance by calling 01904 643238.

Visit www.bar-convent.org.uk for more information.

LIGHT A LIGHT, York Hospital. York Against Cancer will be giving those who’ve lost a loved one the opportunity to light a light on their Christmas tree in memory of that special person, for a £5 donation. The tree will be blessed by hospital chaplains and two carol services will remember those we’ve lost. Your loved one’s name will be placed in the Book of Remembrance, which is stored in the Cancer Care Centre at York Hospital. You’ll also receive a Christmas card in memory of your loved one. For more information, and to receive an application form, call 01904 764466. // 7TH-8TH; 15TH-16TH SANTA AT THE MILL, Holgate Windmill, 10am12pm. Pop down to these special open days at Holgate Windmill, where you’ll be able to buy stoneground flour, including spelt, and other windmillrelated gifts – including Windmill Christmas cards! Not only that, but if you come on these specific dates your little ones can meet Santa! Visit www.holgatewindmill.org for more information.

// 7TH, 14TH & 21ST DECEMBER BREAKFAST WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Dean’s Garden Centre.

Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to dine with the man in the red suit. Visit www.deansgardencentre.co.uk for more information.

provided by world-renowned Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, along with York’s Shepherd Group Brass Band – all to raise money for York Against Cancer.

Organised by YAC Promotions, the team behind York Rocks Against Cancer.

Visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/grandopera-house-york to book tickets.

// 12TH DECEMBER AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL PORTILLO, Central Hall, University of York, 6.30pm book signing, show at 7.30pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

EVERY DAY JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. Discover the Original Viking Encounter! Enjoy the world-famous ride experience with the sights, sounds and smells of the Viking Age, as well as getting up close to 1000 year old artefacts and interacting with our friendly real-life Vikings. Visit www. jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

// 13TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT, The Bar Convent, 7pm. It’s time to get into that festive spirit – the Bar Convent’s annual concert is back, featuring the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir.

Tickets are £12 and include a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Call 01904 643238 to book, or visit www.barconvent.org.uk for more information. // 14TH DECEMBER EAST 17, Mecca Bingo, 5.30pm-late. It’s the Christmas season – what would be better than to celebrate it with Christmas no. 1 ‘Stay Another Day’ singers, East 17?! Kicking off with bingo and finishing off with the 90s band we all know and love, you won’t want to miss it. Visit www. eventbrite.co.uk, or call 01904 622119 for more information. // 19TH JANUARY YORK BRASS AGAINST CANCER, Grand Opera House, 2.30pm. Don’t miss this afternoon full of fantastic live music

THE YORK DUNGEON, Clifford Street. If you enjoy a bit of mild peril in your life, then you need to go to The York Dungeon. Never before has history been so entertaining – and terrifying. And it’s one of those places that continues to bring the goods, as the talented actors and team behind the creepy attraction are always introducing new shows to tourists and locals alike.

Visit www.thedungeons.com/york

JORVIK DIG, St Saviourgate. Head down to DIG on St Saviourgate and your little ones can experience a real handson archaeological adventure! As they become trainee ‘diggers’, they’ll have a chance to discover the most incredible and exciting artefacts from 2000 years of York’s history. Featuring four indoor excavation pits based on real-life digs in the city and Archaeologists on hand to answer any questions, it really is an exciting and unique attraction for the whole family to enjoy. Visit www. digyork.com for more information.

YORK YOGA STUDIO, Acomb Road. From Hatha Yoga to Kundalini Yoga; Dynamic Hatha to Pilates; Baby Massage to Meditation, and more, there’s something for everyone at York Yoga Studio. Visit www.yorkyogastudio. co.uk for more information, or call 01904 785704.

VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, St Mary’s York. This unique exhibition allows you to ‘step in’ to the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh through the art of modern technology.

State-of-the-art projectors display a full 360 degree experience, while music and animations tantalise your senses. Visit www.vangoghexpo.co.uk to find out more.

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.

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

YORK IVC, throughout York.

Welcome to York IVC – a group that regularly organise a large variety of activities including walks, meals out, pub quizzes and club parties. And they’re always on the lookout for singles, couples, locals – and anyone new to the area – to join them. It’s easy to take part, and all activities take place in a safe and friendly environment. Get to know your community through its people! To find out more, email enquiries@yorkivc.club or visit the website on www.yorkivc. club.

WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at west entrance to York Minster, 11am and 3pm (also 1pm Friday and Saturday).

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

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

REGULAR EVENTS // EVERY MONDAY ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES, Dunnington Sports Club, 7-8pm. Grab your dance shoes and do what they do on Strictly! Starts 7th October. Visit www.dancenight.co.uk, email jackie@ dancenight.co.uk or call 07914 941268. // EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY OPEN DAYS, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, 10am3.30pm. Discover a variety of shrubs and herbaceous perennials while exploring railway artefacts and historical buildings.

Visit www.poppletonrailwaynursery. co.uk for more information. // LAST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE ARTS SOCIETY, Gimcrack Suite, York Racecourse, 1.15pm. Founded in 1972, this social group boasts a membership of over 300 people, and offers activities such as regular lectures, study days, tours and visits across the UK and Europe and more. Visit www.theartssocietyyork.org. uk for more information. // EVERY WEDNESDAY RYEDALE FOLK DANCE CLUB, Old Malton Memorial Hall, 8-10pm.

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YOURCAFE, Tang Hall Community Centre, 11am-2pm. Help to reduce food waste by enjoying a delicious meal made of surplus ingredients – and pay as you feel. Visit www.yourcafe.co.uk for more information.

// EVERY SATURDAY THE MILL SHOP, Holgate Windmill, 10am-12pm. Pop in to Holgate Windmill’s shop and grab everything from freshly milled wholemeal flour and local honey to fab gifts including wooden kitchenware and greetings cards. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org for more information.

YORK COBWEB ORCHESTRA, Steiner School, Fulford, 7.30-9.30pm.

Come down and join this friendly orchestra – everyone’s welcome and no auditions required! Visit www. cobweborchestra.org.uk or call Patrick on 07733 266792. // 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH PARKINSONS UK SUPPORT MEETING, New Earswick Folk Hall, 2pm. Come along for regular speakers, quiz nights and outings. New members and guests always welcome – “Strangers are friends we have not yet met”. For more information, call 01904 861696. // EVERY THURSDAY JORVIK FOLK DANCE CLUB, St Aiden’s Church Hall, Acomb, 7.459.45pm. Enjoy traditional folk dancing – singles, partners and friends are all welcome. Sessions cost £3. Call Annette for more information on 01904 705261. // 3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH HAXBY AND WIGGINTON U3A, Wigginton Recreational Hall, 2pm. If you’re retired or semi-retired, feel free to pop down to this sociable event, where you can enjoy a talk from a guest

SATURDAY MORNING SALES, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, 10am-1pm. Pop in to this volunteer-run nursery and discover a range of plants such as shrubs, perennials, herbs and alpines, and a specialist collection of cacti.

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

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YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities.

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

// 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 for more information.

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To book: 01904 623568 THE GONDOLIERS (Until 26th October) York Opera are bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s last great triumph to the Theatre Royal. A missing king, a selfserving duke and brilliantly colourful characters that roam the canals of Venice – all brought to the Theatre Royal stage in a show that’s not to be missed.

SLEEPING BEAUTY (7th Dec-25th Jan) Berwick might not be gracing the stage this year, but his wit and writing will continue to put panto legends Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper, AJ Powell and David Leonard through their paces.

Sleeping Beauty is coming to York Theatre Royal (oh yes it is!) and with its unique humour, stunning choreography, sparkling sets, and catchy songs – you mustn’t miss it.

Grand Opera House

To book: 0844 8713024 BLOOD BROTHERS (28th Oct-2nd Nov) This heartwarming and touching musical is a twist on the tale of how the other half lives – two friends with very different lives. Little do they know, they’re actually brothers. Please check the website for performance times.

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ISLANDS IN THE STREAM (22nd November) Get ready for a night of legendary country music, from Jolene to The Gambler; 9 to 5 to I Will Always Love You, and more. You’ll be dancing in the aisles – yee-hah!

PICK OF THE MONTH SCROOGE THE MUSICAL (26th November-1st December) You all know the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey through Christmases past, present and future.

And now, the brilliant Pick Me Up Theatre bring Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, to the stage for a family-friendly festive treat. You’ll be treated to stunning songs performed by a stellar cast, with direction by York favourite, Robert Readman. Playing Scrooge is York’s very own Mark Hird, who’s previously wowed audiences in My Fair Lady, The Addams Family, and Betty Blue Eyes.

THE NUTCRACKER (2nd December) The highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet are bringing the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, to the Grand Opera House. Clara receives a wooden nutcracker for Christmas, which is transformed into a princely soldier at the stroke of midnight. Clara and the Prince venture on a magical journey to the Land of Snow, where they meet the Sugar Plum Fairy – who guides them to the Kingdom of Sweets.

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS (12th Dec-4th Jan) It’s panto season… oh yes it is! And this year the lovely Snow White is trying to escape the Queen’s evil magic.

Don’t miss this classic pantomime full of hilarity, mayhem and stunning sets and costumes. You’ll be feasting your eyes on a brilliant cast, too – from Neighbours’ Mark Little to ‘Allo ‘Allo star Vicki Michelle.

York Barbican

To book: 0844 854 2757 THE NUTCRACKER (17th November) This mesmerising ballet has become one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions – and now it’s coming to York. Not only will you enjoy the visual spectacle of stunning dancing from the incredible Russian State Ballet and Opera House, but you’re also in for a treat for the ears with a large live orchestra. Don’t miss it.

CAROLS AT YORK BARBICAN (15th December) York’s famous annual community carol concert is back for 2019 featuring seasonal music from some of the best local talent. Compered

by Rev Andrew Foster and BBC Radio York’s Adam Tomlinson, they’ll be joined by acts such as Spirit of Harmony, Steve Cassidy, All Saints RC School Choir, and more.

November Joseph Rowntree Theatre

To book: www.josephrowntreetheatre. co.uk, or call 01904 501935.

CHESS THE MUSICAL (Until 26th October) Don't miss a rare opportunity to see this incredible musical by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA, and the legendary lyricist Tim Rice. Running for five performances only and with a sensational live 13-piece orchestra, the show boasts breathtaking choreography, outstanding performances from the most talented performers in Yorkshire, and, of course, phenomenal music. Including One Night in Bangkok, I Know Him So Well and Anthem.

HAIRSPRAY (6th-9th November) This upbeat and big-haired musical is coming to the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, courtesy of York Light Youth.

Join Tracy Turnblad on her mission to dance on the Corny Collins show – but will her passion for integration help or hinder?

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To book, visit www.41monkgate.co.uk MONSTER MAKERS (Until 26th October) This brand new musical by Stephen Dolginoff hits York for its UK premiere – and you won’t want to miss it.

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Walton Building 64 Bic’s Decorating & Handyman 66 The Parvin 70 66 The White Bear 61 My Handyman Paul Bell Plastering 63 Brushstrokes York 67 E Martin & Sons 71 66 Your Cafe 50 RMB Building Maintenance 67 Fensome Plumbing Property Maintenance 64 Chapple Decorating 71 66 FUNERAL SERVICES RJ Hall Property Maintenance 32 Gary Roe Decorator York Flatpack & Handyman 68 Gas Servicing Gideon Dale Heating 71 66 Dales of Thirsk 24 HEALTH & BEAUTY 64 Jeff Wright A Build 66 JW Myers 44 Nuffield Health York Hospital 48 Haxby Plumbing and heating 70 Able Roofing 22 K Walton Decorating 69 66 Rowley & Sons Furnerals 45 Angie Doig-Thorne AMW Whiteley Building 64 Mr & Mrs Decorating 47 HC Engineering 13 66 Darleys Funeral 44 Beautycare 49 JDL Electrical Plumbing CFT Property Matters 64 O.W.L Decorating 71 66 Hayley Owen Funeral Services 22 Clifton Park Hospital Cloud9 Windows 15 Paul Masiak Decorators 46 Joe Dallin Gas Fitting 71 66 JG Fielder & Sons 44 Hair at Home Julia 64 Ray Webster Decorating 47 John Hayton Plumbing DRA Renovations 66 FURNITURE I W Design & Building 64 RJH Decorating Heloise Hair & Beauty 50 Jorvik Plumbing & Electrical 70 70 JNP Renovations 64 S.P Essex Painter and Decorator 66 RESTORATION I Balance 49 Kenson Gas & Plumbing 70 66 Classic Upholstery 28 Madhyamaka Centre Samantha Storr Painter Ladderworks Property 47 Mark Cuthbert Plumbing 68 GARAGE DOORS Maintenance 63 DENTISTS N. 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Fixed Price Plans: refers to the Ultra Fibre Optic plan, which has no price increase on the monthly charges during the minimum contract period (doesn’t include Boosts or other charges). You need to sign a new contract and will be subject to certain terms.

Includes: line rental charges; unlimited calls between TalkTalk landlines up to 180 minutes; anti-virus protection for one device; and access to TalkTalk TV Store, Netflix and BT Sport (at an additional cost). Unless you have a Call Boost, all calls are charged at the standard rate of 16ppm for UK Landlines. Access charge of 12.5ppm for calls to 084, 087, 09 and 118 numbers. All other chargeable calls are subject to a connection fee of 23p. All plans are subject to certain conditions (including location) and you need to pay by Direct Debit. York’s UFO: £25/mth fixed for your entire 18 month minimum contract term. £36 thereafter. No set-up fees. Wi-Fi Hub limited to one per household. Half-price Unlimited UK Call Boost: £5 a month for 18 months, £10 a month thereafter. Unlimited calls to UK landline numbers starting 01, 02, 03, and standard UK mobile numbers only (excluding 070 and 076). Excludes calls to the Channel Islands, dial-up internet, indirect access, premium mobile services & all other numbers.

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