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to our awesome website. If you’re planning a shindig, hootenanny, or any other kind of gathering, small or large, make sure as many people as possible can find out about it by uploading the details to www.yourlocallink.co.uk – it’s easy to do and it won’t cost you a penny. Other than that we’ve worked hard to produce yet another interesting magazine, filled with fascinating features, compelling competitions, and colourful columns… even if we do say so ourselves. As ever, we’re also packed full of tradespeople, businesses, and service providers to come in handy this month. These include exorcists, paranormal investigators, rotten pumpkin removal services, and legal teams to help in that all important life choice of ‘trick or treat’.* High five, York!

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Here’s one we made earlier… Normally on the cutting edge of computer technology (we have ‘electronic’ mail and everything), this month our design team were clearly itching to try something new. Or rather old. Instead of manipulating digital images on a computer, as is normally done to create our magazine’s awesome front cover visuals, the team decided to break out the scissors, sticky-back plastic, and get all Blue Peter on the job. Using techniques that our designer Jerry would have used ‘back in the day’ (that is a polite way or saying a long time ago), the team physically cut out images of famous York landmarks, including the Minster and Clifford’s tower. They then glued them to a suitable-looking cobble stone base to create a spooky scene. Using a make-shift dark room (which involved squeezing under a desk in the Design Office – as seen in the top image), they photographed the scene, lighting it themselves.

MoDel BeHAVioUr On that note, Krystal comments: “Although I was involved from the initial idea to physical completion, my actual input to the project was as a light holder. I held the light in several different angles once the model was complete, whilst Hannah took pictures. This was an extremely important part of the process as all photographers know that good light is key.” Bless her.

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If the October chill is really getting you down, get soulful. Soul Legends, the musical extravaganza featuring the hits of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Tina Turner and many more, is hitting the Grand Opera House on 8th October. Call 0844 8713024.

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It only seems like twenty minutes since they went back to school, but October half term looms near. If you need to keep the wee tykes busy, check out our events section toward the rear of the mag. We guarantee there will be something for you.

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Late October might more commonly be associated with Halloween, but here in York it is synonymous with light. Illuminating York returns, 28th31st, with new and fascinating light shows throughout the city. Visit www.illuminatingyork.org.uk

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This month we learnt that the internet isn’t necessarily the best way to learn about something (shocker!). For this month’s Time Travel we delved into York Explore’s archives to show just how fascinating and easy to use our city’s archives are.

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York life, and life in general AS SeeN By rACHel rAGG

Rachel Ragg’s first literary break was a column on knickers in The Times. She has been a freelance writer ever since, writing for everything from national broadsheets and magazines to local school websites. She has two children and lives in York. Myleene Klass, Gemma Arterton and Judy Finnigan may sound like an unlikely trio. But they have something in common: they all believe in angels. Astonishingly, they are not the only three people in the country to do so. Almost a third of us believe that we are being watched over by angels.

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“Angels can help us when we get into difficulties,” she says. Often, she says, they leave a sign - such as a white feather. A white feather? Then my children’s pillow fight evidently conjured up the entire heavenly host. And there was I, thinking only about its Hooverclogging effect. So what other signs have I missed? Seeing 11.11 on a digital display, apparently. And hearing songs about angels on the radio. Little did I realise that Abba’s I Have A Dream would solve all my problems. But it’s not just any old angel: the one who really matters is our own personal guardian angel. “The first step to working with your guardian angel is to make a strong connection and acknowledge them,”

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Horoscopes oct 2015

by James Christie

ARIES

• For details of private readings, phone 07884 107100 or 01423 339770 Email: jcp@magepublishing.co.uk

Here are a few famous faces you share your sign with...

libra

24th september-22nd october

L to R: John Lennon, Julie Andrews, Margaret Thatcher, Oscar Wilde

Star sign of the month • Star sign of the month • Star sign of the month • Star sign of the month • Star sign of the month A good month for single guys who find themselves enjoying a lot of attention from more than one member of the opposite sex. Travel might tie in with vacations, but there is also a flavour here of jobs and career pathways with overseas links having some role to play. Purchase or sale of property could be relevant, and if nothing else, there should be some significant home improvement schemes in the wind. Ladies in their 30s and early 40s will have to decide if someone is being

serious or just teasing and flirting when they are on the receiving end of propositions and invitation that contain a clearly defined sexual agenda. I reckon that someone is on the level, but if they are the shy and insecure type who can’t cope well with rejection, it is quite feasible that they’re presenting their proposition in a light hearted, almost jokey way. In my opinion, it will do absolutely no harm to respond positively to any such invitation – even if it represents a challenge!

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Lots of cash going out to pay the bills you’ve incurred earlier in the year – but finances are nevertheless quite encouraging. Social aspects are really rather good, especially if you’re into entertaining at home.

23rd Oct-22nd Nov

A rather nice month for love affairs, engagements, weddings, and bouncing bed springs! A wave of emotional security and harmony makes its presence felt on numerous occasions, but particularly on the 2nd and the12th. Mid-month decisions lead to some fairly fast actions, and don’t worry too much if you have to change the script in the middle of the play.

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23rd Nov-22nd Dec

Sagittarians are renowned for their

moral standards and conservatism. Unfortunately, while these “qualities” can create a lot of pride and dignity, they also drain a lot of fun out of life and these self imposed restrictions are not always healthy. This month you will be encouraged to let your hair down, relax, and spend a bit of cash on having a good time.

CAPRICORN

23rd Dec-20th Jan

A nose to the grindstone month, especially on the work scene, where a number of extra responsibilities will be placed on your shoulders.

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21st Jan-18th Feb

Red tape and some legal stuff to be sorted, even if it is not directly related to you. This is along the lines of “do I pay for something now, pay it later, or forget about paying it at all?” Some sense of relief as a long standing project reaches a highly satisfactory

conclusion, and there should be some pride and pleasure in the achievements of children.

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female members of the sign should be feeling empowered and in charge, gentlemen Piscesians can benefit greatly from following the leadership provided by a woman close to them, who has more wisdom and experience than they might have themselves. Sexual adventures play second fiddle to deeper emotional energies and spiritual pathways.

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20th Apr-21st May It’s October and where the blazes did the summer go? Time seems to fly by a tad too quickly, and a few more elderly members of the sign will be increasingly aware of their own mortality. October brings some moods of anti-climax, but as the month progresses you’ll find there is more to look forward to than you might imagine.

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22nd May-21st June Watch your words and keep your flirtatious streak in check… It’s all too easy for someone else to completely misunderstand you, which would lead to some disappointment and embarrassment. You will have to decide whether you’re going to break a promise or not, and whichever way you go, there’ll be a few eggs cracked in the making of the omelette.

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22nd june-213rd July This could become the sexiest month of your year, but for this to happen you need to throw some caution to the wind, follow your heart rather than your head, and don’t spend too much time worrying about the possible consequences of your actions. It means saying “yes” rather than “no” and trusting a lover to be sincere in their words and their actions.

Leo

24th july - 23rd aug Situations seem to be coming around full circle, and as one cycle ends another begins. There may be some nostalgia for “the good old days” but be realistic… they probably weren’t that good, and either way there are better times ahead. In the short term family matters dominate, but looking further ahead a life changing decision demands your attention.

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24th july - 23rd aug More mature members of the sign can look forward to a few weeks of harmony and emotional delight – but unfortunately there’s a lot of angst touching the lives of younger Virgoans who want it all, and they want it right now. Patience is a virtue (so they say) but the under 25s and in particular, mid-teens, take strong issue with this sentiment.

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e n h p a D ★ARISTOCATS I got my cat about four months ago from a rescue centre, and luckily she had already been house trained. Despite my efforts, I’ve been unable so far to train her in any other way. She point blank refuses to sit on my lap, and seems to hate my boyfriend. Sometimes I think that she’s actually teasing me for fun – she rolls on her back as if she wants her belly to be rubbed, but then claws me to death whenever I try to tickle her. How can I get her on my side? POLLY, HEWORTH Sorry, excuse me – I just need to wipe the tears of laughter from my eyes. Whew, that’s a good one Polly. You want to train – a cat?! Oh, sorry, I’ve gone again… Deep breaths. Right, I’m sorry to have to be the one to break this to you, but it is scientifically, physically and emotionally impossible to train a cat. Your cat will, however, train you. In fact, she probably already has. Just give up and accept that cats are our overlords.

★ WARDROBE MALFUNCTION My boyfriend is gorgeous, but his dress sense is dire to say the least, and sometimes I’m embarrassed to be seen with him. We’ve been together for six months, so I reckon I’m entitled to have an input on what he wears. Last week I went through his wardrobe while he was out and threw away all of the items that I didn’t like, and replaced them with more stylish choices. I expected him to be excited to find a wardrobe full of lovely new clothes when he came home, but he totally flew off the handle and demanded his old stuff back. He’s been in a mood since. How can I make him see that his clothes are horrible? NATASHA, STRENSALL Well, that backfired, didn’t it? I wonder why. I’m sure I’d be nothing but thrilled if I arrived home to discover my favourite PJ bottoms in a black bin bag. In fact, I’d probably kiss my husband on the cheek, cook his favourite tea and declare that he alone had access to the TV remote for the whole year. In case you can’t detect sarcasm, those last few sentences were dripping with it. Natasha, you may believe that your other half should only wear the clothes that you like, but by that logic, your boyfriend should be able to dress you, too. And with the mood that he’s in at the moment, he’s likely to stick you in day-glo shorts and a t-shirt bearing the word ‘IDIOT’ in flashing lights on the front. (Although, for all I know, that might be ‘in’ this season which no doubt would make you very happy indeed.) My other half and I have a rule – we’re allowed to veto outfits only in the most extreme of circumstances. This rule was formed years ago after I attended an office party wearing a dress which could very possibly have fitted in my handbag, and I received a rather stern email from my boss the following day. I recommend a similar rule only to avoid serious faux pas – unless your boyfriend is likely to seriously offend someone when an inopportune gust of wind comes his way, leave his wardrobe alone.

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Between the age of 18-24 it’s said that young people have the freedom of an adult, without the responsibility of one, so on paper, it’s a pretty fun time for us. I’ve definitely made use of my financial freedom and lack of responsibility; I pay my mum a small amount of board and lodge in exchange for a fridge full of food and a place to rest my head. The rest of what I earn is mine to spend. However with that freedom also comes a complete disregard for the near future. Nine times out of ten I would much rather have the sparkly

new dress in Topshop than petrol in my car next week. It’s like a messed up game of would You Rather. Would you rather go out on the lash tonight or be able to afford to eat next Thursday? Let me tell you, next Thursday seems a long way away when your mates are getting in that taxi to town. If I ever felt down about not having a lot of money left I knew exactly what would cheer me up: A shopping trip. And so it went on for a while until I’d got myself a pretty impressive overdraft and eventually I had to tell mum and dad, because quite frankly it was all getting a bit daft and the

amount of trees I must’ve been killing with all the letters from the bank was embarrassing at best. They weren’t mad, so much as startled and incredibly disappointed. I was ‘living beyond my means’ and ‘not thinking about the future’. They were both right. I decided to stop my spending and stop going out as much. I downloaded a game on my phone where you can ‘shop’ for clothes to put on a model called Covet. It would solve both my shopping addition and my boredom from staying in every night. Anyway two months later and it’s week three since payday snd I’m

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“How do you lose a guitar!?” was the question I found myself screaming down the phone at a poor customer services guy the other day. Poor Yodel, they handle and successfully deliver over 155 million parcels across the UK every year.

They often solve lost property cases; in fact they solve around 75% of them. But unfortunately for me the guitar was nowhere to be found. Eventually they offered a full refund of the price of the guitar after multiple conversations that I genuinely thought weren’t getting me anywhere. The initial £35 compensation that was offered had felt like an insult. But we got there eventually.

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thIs Month: THe ArCHiveS We’re getting meta this time round, by delving into the history of something that delves into our history. If you want to know anything about the fascinating history of our city, surprisingly Google isn’t the best place to start your search. York’s archives, housed in York Explore library, contain documents which date from as far back as 1155. More than just a collection of dates and royal happenings, the archives detail the lives of regular York people from throughout history... and they’re waiting for you to explore them.

yoUr HiSTory The most important thing you need to know about the archives, is that they belong to you. Seriously, these are public records that you have a right to see. You don’t need special permission from anyone to go in there, nor do you have to be a PhD student or researching your next historical novel: the archives are as open to you as the latest best-seller books are downstairs in the main library. We wanted to get a taste for what delving into historical research was like at York Explore, and decided to look into a small part of the history of the library itself. If there is an area you’re keen to

explore, all you have to do is get in touch with the archives and ask for help. By visiting their website you can search for books, manuscripts, .pdf files and old photographs; all of which are held on site. If there is a document you would like to see, simply tell them so, and when you pop by (on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays) it’ll be waiting for you.

QUieT TiMe Upstairs at York Explore you’ll find the archive help desk, several reading rooms (which are definitely less distracting than trying to work in Starbucks), and the Family History room, complete with microfilm readers and a special area in which groups can work together. Surprisingly not everything requires the staff to help you, as you can walk in, search the database on one of the computers, find the book you need, and read it there and then. You can also help yourself to microfilm of newspapers stretching back all the way to the 18th century! And yes, you will feel like a spy in a 1940s noir film doing so.

The staff were exceptionally helpful and aren’t there to quiz you about why you’re there. If you’d like, you could just wonder in there if you were bored and search the database for something that might interest you, as you might downstairs in the main lending library. There are no white-gloved custodians peering over your shoulder, and none of the books and documents have to be brought to you by a sterile robot. Our experience was one of a relaxed enthusiasm for people’s stories and history. If you have a similar interest – one you would love to expand upon – you should pop on down today.

MinUTeS WiTH MinUTeS When we arrived, several huge tomes were waiting for us in the reading room. These big books contained the minutes of the library committee meetings dating back over 100 years. To give us an impression of the library’s history, we looked up the minutes of the meeting that was held exactly a century ago, on 4th October 1915.

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Back then, the library as we know it today did not exist, and what is now occupied by York Dungeon was where the book worms of York congregated. During the meeting, according to the minutes, several important topics were discussed. The first was about how a certain Captain Llyod had suggested using the library’s basement as a bath house for soldiers. The committee objected to this, and made the suggestion of using St George’s Swimming Baths instead (fair enough).

MAkinG HiSTory The main topic of the meeting was to discuss the creation of a new, purpose-built library to house the books and archives. According to a letter read aloud from the trustees of the library, they weren’t keen on the idea, and were worried about the estimated cost of £16,000 (the library actually ended up costing £26,5000 in 1927).

J. B. Morrel, Chairman of the Committee, and also Lord Mayor at that time, replied pointing out that a new building would be cheaper to run. He also apologised for not including a new catalogue in his previous correspondence – the library had been short-staffed recently... due to those lost in the war. Priorities, eh? No matter what you might be looking for, or are interested in, the archives are there to help. Happy historical hunting, dear friends! n Find out more at www.exploreyork.org.uk

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Thar be treasure!!! Treasure hunt time once again, and we’re picking up where we left you last month, at the gates to the Museum Gardens on Museum street. Crikey, we hope you’ve not been standing there this whole time!

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Morning campers! Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and a husband. But more importantly he is a man. These are his (un)manly words.

“Camping isn’t very sexy”. To me the term ‘getting out there’ used to mean venturing out to Blossom Street to write my column in Costa, but since discovering a love for family camping, it now means sleeping beneath the stars and sharing a toilet with a complete stranger. While drinking a Costa coffee in a travel flask. Yes, I’ve been camping, and taken the whole damn brood with me. Even the little not-yet three month old one. Was it great fun? Oh yes. Should you do it? Definitely. My previous experience of camping

was limited to sleeping in my parent’s back garden, in a tent my dad sourced from Argos, when I was 12. Apart from one brief and uncomfortable night spent in the Peak District a few years back, that was my only impression of ‘getting back to nature’, and even that was somewhat influenced by my mum bringing me pizza at 8pm and offering to spend the night with me in case I got lonely.

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However, these days I hardly ever need a cuddle from my mum (my wife checks for monsters under the bed each night instead) so felt confident about tenting it once more. We chose a tent, loaded up on sleeping bags, blankets, a gas stove, and several portable batteries to power my wife’s Facebook habit, and set off into the wild... of a camp site just outside Pocklington. Two fun nights were had by all, but the trip was definitely a learning experience. If you’re planning to start taking the family camping (possibly after the autumn and winter) here are some handy hints we learnt while roughing it:

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that you can put it up without the need for double-chinned caravandwelling moron asking you if you need help in a patronising tone. Do the same with your air beds. Mine had a slow puncture. yoU Will Be ColD. Despite sleeping in Arctic sleeping bags, our first night of camping was a chilly one. Never underestimate just how many layers you have to wrap up in BEFORE climbing inside your snoozing bag. This means camping isn’t very sexy. knoW WHAT GAS iS. If you take a gas grill barbecue, as we did, try to understand that the small gas bottle you take with you won’t last forever. We managed to get the first night’s dinner cooked, and then a cup of coffee the following morning, but that was it. Shaking it doesn’t help. Nor does making jokes about farts. kiDS Are like fUrnACeS. Despite my second point, understand

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that your children are heated by their youthful exuberance and will sleep far better than you. I used this to my advantage by pulling my daughter from her sleeping bag on the first night and stuffing her inside mine to act like a hot water bottle. TAke frienDS. Camping with just your family is great, but going as a group is both fun and helpful. We went with a couple of other families which meant the kids had other kids to play with, and I could borrow a proper foot pump to inflate our air beds. Apparently a French performance road bike tyre inflater is not compatible with a £6 mattress from ASDA. Who knew? USe WASp BAiT. After waking the first time we discovered that a million angry wasps had arrived. They were everywhere; buzzing around the children’s sticky fingers, crawling

into the previous night’s dinner pot, and attempting to update my wife’s Facebook status with something embarrassing. To that end I snatched a half-eaten apple from my toddler son’s mouth and lobbed it about 50 feet away. The wasps took the bait and spent the rest of the weekend gorging themselves on that instead. On that note, can anyone please tell me what the point of a wasp is? Hopefully these few pointers will help in any future camping endeavors you undertake. It really is worth it, and once you have all the kit it is like being able to have a cheap holiday whenever you want. I’m basically Bear Grylls now.

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As we get into the depths of winter, I thought this month’s column was a good time to reflect on the magnificent achievements of Yorkshire Cricket Club after retaining the County Championship. Having seen them play some fabulous cricket over the summer, led by coach Jason Gillespie and Captain Andrew Gale, Yorkshire have well and truly deserved to keep their place at the top of the tree. My Grandad did his best to curse it though as he pointed out during the Somerset game at Headingley that no one ever bowls at the wickets, electing to try and knock people’s heads off with bouncers. Unfortunately the recent home form of York City Football Club has yet to match Championship winning form (though I would take mid-table obscurity). One bloke shouted out at the Mansfield home game that he had missed getting a root canal. I guess some people are just never happy. A bit like Andy Murray’s wife, Kim Sears, who has complained that she doesn’t like getting filmed during the breaks in play. My suggestion would be to not sit near your mother-in-law who jumps up after every shot.

game(s) on As the table starts to really take shape, Russ Wilcox will be hoping the Minstermen can have a fruitful October period with as many as seven fixtures across the month, with two back to back home games. The first of those comes on Saturday 3rd when Cambridge United come to Bootham Crescent, before a Johnstones Paint Trophy local derby with Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday 6th. Later in the month Dagenham and Redbridge visit for a League clash on Tuesday 20th October before Wimbledon arrive on Saturday 24th.

Onto boxing now, and is anyone else getting a bit excited now about Anthony Joshua? Some men pee longer than he fights. His latest bout was against fellow unbeaten prospect Gary Cornish who had a Scotland flag etched into his head as part of a latest hair-cut, and “Highlander” tattooed across his back. In other words, he looked pretty intimidating, but Joshua would have taken longer to eat a Cornish pasty than he did in knocking him out. On the local scene congratulations goes to York’s Graham Fearn who got the sixth win of his pro career, some six years after his last! This column has featured many of his fights over the years, including numerous ‘home-town’ decisions going against the New Earswick man, but despite facing a young unbeaten fighter who was a big ticket seller in Liverpool, Fearn used his experience to score a sweet points victory in his opponent’s back yard.

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on the ball This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local sports story focuses on Quakerwood FC, who have recently moved from the Marcia Grey pub. Andy Day has been involved with the side for over 19 years which shows great dedication. In recent seasons they have had some great success in the Sunday morning league having been promoted and reached two cup finals. This is their first season in Division One and Andy says everyone is looking forward to the challenge. What is special about this club is that they are trying to raise awareness and money in aid of prostate cancer, as emphasised by their fetching pink kit. They donate ÂŁ50 per month and have numerous events at the Quakerwood pub in Acomb to raise funds, including some players getting waxed for the charity. Andy feels it is a good way to give something back and is keen to get local companies involved, especially donating items for raffles. With Sanchex-Garcia cleaning, Quakerwood Flaming Grill, and Wealth Advisory already involved he is hoping this article can spread the word. To get involved you can contact Andy on acombdayos@msn.com

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STOP LOOK AND?

Make sure your family gives the green light to staying safe on the roads. Kids! Do you want to test your parents? We thought so… Gather the family together to see if you really know about the green cross code. All you need is some pens and pieces of paper – but no peeking at the answers until everyone has finished! Elect one person to read out the questions. it’s important that adults set a good example of road safety, as it’s likely children will copy any risk-taking

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Be Bright, Be Seen Reflective, fluorescent clothing or armbands are a great idea, especially when the nights are drawing in. However, if you have older children who insist that these are ‘uncool’, there are clip-on reflectors that can be attached to bags which may be more acceptable in the eyes of pre-teens and teenagers.

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 Run across the road really fast  Cross diagonally  Wait until there is a safe time to pass

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THE INTERVIEW

THE SOUNDS OF YORKSHIRE

If you thought technological innovation only took place in Silicon Valley, think again. It seems that York is at the cutting edge of gadget creation, thanks in no small part to headphone and speaker maker Damson. We grab five minutes with company director James Talbot. Who are you and what do you guys do? We are Damson and we design and produce innovative technology products right here in York which focus on audio, but we are also exploring Virtual Reality.

Sounds pretty flash. So why are you in York and not Silicon Valley? We felt the ‘Silicon Dales’ was a much better environment to provide inspiration behind our products, and besides that "Designed in California" stamp that Apple use is a bit common now. “Designed in Yorkshire” is less so (it's featured on all of our products!).

What got you started in the audio business? I used to travel extensively in a former job and my escape from travel, jet-lag, and missing my family and friends was music. I found a great set of headphones but couldn't ever get the right sound out of a portable speaker, until one day I stumbled across a lesser used technology that inspired me to create Damson.

‘Sounds good’, tee hee. So what was it like setting up a business like that in York?

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Having moved from London it was a bit interesting, especially as it naturally started out in the kitchen. I had a shock when my internet speeds were quite slow which made it a bit of a challenge, particularly if Skyping to overseas customers or suppliers. Without becoming political, the government needs to action more in improving fibre broadband and mobile reception out here. There is a whole country outside of London (shock!).

You make a product called Headbones? What is it, but before you answer, is it something rude? Ha ha! No they're nothing rude at all. They're bone conduction headphones. They're totally different from traditional headphones that sit in or over your ear; these sit on your cheek bones and send sound into your head through your skull. It sounds weird but it is totally natural and allows you to still hear everything around you or, if you have certain ear conditions, hear sounds you may not otherwise be able to.

What is the best sound you've ever heard? Not music from a speaker or headphones, just the best sound. Animal sounds are allowed. I'm surprised you didn't add another "is it something rude" to this question. As a lifelong Man City fan, for me it has to be hearing 40,000 City fans roar when Nicky Weaver saved Guy Butters penalty in the playoff final. Sheer joy and relief after having been

two-nil down going into the 90th minute!

Fair enough. Ours was hearing a baby chinchilla fart, just so you know. Right, any advice for other tech companies starting up in York? Yes. Plan, plan and plan again for the worst eventuality, because it will happen. Then take advice from government bodies. We recently moved into York Eco Business Centre which is council owned and offers great flexibility and lower rents than private offices. Also look at grants and local opportunities. My final piece of advice, which I learnt the hard way, is ensure whoever you trust with your finances is competent and prepared to communicate with you.

Thanks for that. We shall now start a company called Lamson that makes hair-conducting headphones.Not really, but now for the most important question… if you had just one super power, what would it be? Time Travel. I could dip in and out of the future to be able to correct the mistakes of the past and see what the future brings (as well as the numbers for the £150m Euro Millions draw!).

Cheers James. Oh, and ours is to keep a cup of coffee indefinitely warm just by looking at it.  Check out this growing York company at www.damsonaudio.com

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Solpro HelioS SMArT. Bosses, ever wander around the office, whip held tightly behind your back, and audibly tut at your staff charging their phones with YOUR ELECTRICITY! Those plug sockets are for their computers and nothing else! Why are you paying so they can tweet and chat on Facebook? To overcome this issue, simply force them each to buy a Helios Smart solar charger from SolPro – the phone and gadget charger that uses the sun, not the office's mains supply, for electricity. The handy gadget packs flat and can be easily carried around, so really... what are they whinging about? n £100 Visit www.solpro.com

FUNDED! LAW RANKS BOLSTERED Growing York solicitor company, Ware & Kay, are happy to announce that their starting legal line-up now boasts two new players. Sian Foster and Anna Roughley have both recently joined the firm, which has offices in the city and in Wetherby. Sian, who studied at the York College of Law, will be working within the Wills & Probate team, guiding clients and providing assistance when dealing with the loss of a loved one. She is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and specialises in legal matters which affect older/vulnerable people, their families and carers. Meanwhile, Anna, who studied at the BPP Law School in Leeds, joins as a Paralegal, specialising in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. We wish them both the very best in their future legal careers. n Visit www.warekay.co.uk

Massive congratulations are due to York-based healthy eating company Filmore & Union after they completely smashed their crowd-funding goals. Back in May the firm asked for £500,000 of investment on the crowd-funding and investments site Crowdcube. Not only did they reach this goal, which they intend to use to expand the business across several more sites, but they also exceeded the amount by a further £430,000! That means that almost a million pounds has been invested in this local company, to help it grow and expand. This proves that involving crowd-funding websites with your business could be a superb way to aid growth. Well done to Filmore & Union and all the best for the future. n Visit www.ﬁlmoreandunion.com

Looking for some interesting local people to follow on Twitter? Here are a few we like.

illUMinATinG york (@IlluminateYork). Returning once again at the end of October, the festival lets you see York in a different light. york MAZe HAlloWSCreAM (@YMHallowscream) The maze will reopen at the end of the month for a frightfest that is anything but corn-y! THe yorkSHire MArATHon (@ RunYorkshire). Get the latest updates from the gruelling 26 mile race taking place on the 11th October. TreASUrer’S HoUSe (@TreasurersYork). Get to the gorgeous old house behind the Minster this month to enjoy the special Vivien Leigh exhibition. Oh, and while you’re online follow us too we’re @LocalLinkYork

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UNIVERSITY OF YORK CORPORATE TRAINING COURSES To book visit www.york.ac.uk/ shortcourses 8th October - Interviewing Skills 15th October - Finance for non-ﬁnancial managers 22nd October - Recruitment & selection 28th October -ITIL (2011) MADE IN YORK BUSINESS EVENTS To book, visit www.madeinyork.biz 9th October - Present Your Business 30th October - Business Fair YORK CHAMBER EVENTS To book visit www.yorkchamber.co.uk Business Lunch With the York MPS 2nd October, 12noon-2pm. The Grand Hotel & Spa. LADIES EVENING AT FENWICK 20th October, 6-8pm. Fenwick, Coppergate Shopping Centre. PURE NETWORKING IN YORK 23rd October, 7.30-9am. York College. CONSTRUCTION LUNCH IN YORK 30th October, 12noon-2pm. Hazlewood Castle.

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SMARTPHONE APPS HoUZZ inTerior DeSiGn iDeAS. Whether you’re looking to completely renovate or simply redecorate, Houzz has everything you need to improve your home. pHoTo eDiTor pro. A very comprehensive photo editor and pretty much everything you could ever want on your phone! SiMpleTASk CloUDleSS. This is a very simple and easy to use task manager, helping to keep you organised. WATer yoUr BoDy. Get constant reminders to drink water. Because you need water, and without it you’ll be an empty dry husk that nobody will want to be Facebook friends with. DUBSMASH. Record a weird sound, add it to a video, and send to your friends. Because why not? We won the damn war, didn’t we?

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CHArGe! Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, and charging them up is becoming much easier thanks to the number of plug-in charging stations (especially in York). However, the distance these new types of environmentally friendly cars can travel between charges isn’t always that massive, leaving some people unimpressed… until now. That is because the government has backed the installation of special wireless charging lanes on some of England’s motorways, meaning electric cars will be charged automatically as they drive along, eliminating the need for you to pull up, plug in, and wait. The technology involves embedding electrical induction loops into the surface of the road which charges a car’s battery as it moves over them. It sounds great, especially if it encourages more people to go electric. But… does this mean you could potentially drive forever, without stopping? Like, forever? The next innovation surely has to be toilets in cars. Surely.

4X4? pAH! We’re STriCTly 6X6 THeSe DAyS! Those us who live out “in’t sticks” (or on Tadcaster Road, for some reason) might find owning a 4x4 car a very useful thing. Whereas the four-wheeled drive might come in handy for traversing muddy lanes and roads without tarmac (or driving little Indira to The Mount School), have you ever considered how easier motoring would be if your car had even more wheels? You’ll get to find out, if you’d like, by purchasing the new Flying Hunstman from British car maker Kahn. The unique vehicle features six wheels, two up front, and four at the back – a bit like a flatbed truck. So if the idea of super traction and grip appeals to you, you better arrange a meeting with your bank manager soon. The Kahn Flying Huntsman 6x6 will set you back a mere £200,000. Just think of it as £33,333 per wheel.

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Both wood and stone countertops can be used to achieve gorgeous (and traditional) looking kitchens. When deciding which is best for you, think about how you use your kitchen and what level of maintenance you're prepared to put into it. Also the cost: not only is wood cheaper, but it is cheaper and easier to replace a damaged section than stone – which usually requires professional installation. Either way, this Sunday's lunch is at yours, right?

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What’s it worth, eh? We all have priceless family heirlooms in the attic, right? We certainly hope so, because those 1980s Transformer toys we have stashed away don't seem to be gaining any value. To find out just how much those dust-gathering antiques are actually worth, take them along to The Bar Convent on Blossom Street, 27th October. While the nuns might not be dab hands at valuing your Grandpa's favourite vase, the experts of Tennants Auctioneers certainly are. Between 11am and 3pm they'll be on hand to appraise your booty, especially antiques, jewellery and collectables. n To ﬁnd out more call 01423 531661 or visit www.tennants.co.uk/harrogate

Electr ic dreams Autumn and winter can be a heck of a strain on your home's appliances. You're inside more, tumble drying the clothes, cooking hearty warm meals (especially that one on 25th December!), not to mention the kids daily running amok. If something breaks down, you'll be up a certain creak without a certain implement... but you won't have to go far for help. Tate Electricals on The Green, Acomb, sell new and refurbished household white goods and appliances, all at impressively low prices. From washing machines and fridges, to the very latest vacuum-cleaning wonderment from Dyson, Tate Electricals will have it in stock They'll even pop along to yours to collect the old appliance, saving you a big job. That's nice of them. In fact, they're very nice people... find out for yourself by visiting www.tate-electricals.co.uk or calling 799126.

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peST WATCH Gardeners, your time has come. Band together, rise up, and defeat a malignant foe that threatens everything that you hold dear. Such as flowers and that. The Royal Horticultural Society are asking their green-fingered friends for help in eradicating a new pest. The Agapanthus gall midge is a newly identified species of insect, which is causing havoc with blossoming agapanthus plants. The tiny bug lays its eggs inside the flower, which then hatch into maggots and start to immediately gobble up the beautiful bloom. If your plants are being destroyed in this way, the RHS desperately need to hear from you, so email advisory_entomology@rhs.org.uk Together, we will stand victorious! yAr Boo HiSS! Growing your own veg is a great way to keep your family healthy, lend a helping hand to Mrs. Environment, and save a few pennies while you’re at it. One friendly bunch of allotment holders in Bolton, Greater Manchester, decided to go one step further by banding together to sell their freshly-grown produce to their local community, which up until then had lacked a fruit and veg shop. However, Bolton Council quickly slapped a cease and desist notice on the horticultural entrepreneurs, after they received just one anonymous complaint. It seemed that one local resident thought that being supplied healthy and fresh food at incredibly low prices was a bad thing... and jobsworth Bolton Council agreed. If you think this was a stupid choice on their part, join us in filling a hot air balloon with some fresh produce grown in York allotments, which will then be flown over the Pennines to aid our vitamin-depleted cousins. Huzzar! loST THe poT? Staying in Bolton (which is never really something anyone wants to hear), we have a story about some forgetful gardeners. Manchester Police stumbled upon a huge horde of cannabis plants being grown in pots in a Bolton park. Because the police were understandably concerned with reuniting the illegal plants with their careless owners, they posted a very nice call-out on their Facebook page: “Are you a forgetful horticulturist? Have you mislaid 37 cannabis plants in Moses Gate Country Park? If so please call into Bolton police station, where we can discuss.” We’re not sure they’ll get any takers, but still; nice touch, coppers. HeDGe yoUr BeTS Sick of trimming your hedge? No, we’re not being rude, calm down. Trimming a big hedge can be a literal pain in the back, especially if you have to clamber up a ladder. Spare a thought then for the hardy trimmers of Powis Castle, Wales. The National Trust property has a 400 year old hedge that is over 50 feet high and necessitates the use of a cheery picker to reach the highest heights. But if you see the picture we’ve included and think, ‘Pah, I could do that!’ you can... because the National Trust are currently looking for a few new trimmers to tackle the mammoth ten-week job. Go on then, big gob.

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MillS AnD BooM! Every few months we print a story quite similar to this one, so before we delve into the matter at hand, may we take this moment to tell all our gardening friends just how much we love and respect them? Because we do. Right, here goes... Keith Goddard from Bournemouth recently found, while digging away in his back yard, a live hand grenade! The Mills grenade, which the bomb disposal team believed to be from 1915, had been in the ground for a century WITHOUT THE SAFETY PIN ENGAGED. Apparently the only thing keeping it from exploding was the build-up of mud around the trigger. Fortunately it was taken to the sea and given a controlled explosion, but before you wipe the sweat from you brow, thinking perhaps the bomb had been hidden in a quiet part of Keith's garden... it had in fact been sitting just a couple inches below the surface, right where Keith liked to jab in his washing line prop. Happy digging!

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GETTING CRABBY Ornamental Crab Apples (Malus) are also looking superb; Malus ‘Golden Hornet’, ’Gorgeous’ and ‘Red Sentinel’ being three of the best. These crab apples also have showy blossom in spring that is a great pollinator for other eating and culinary apples. A shrub that is a native to this country and much undervalued, is Viburnum Opulus (Guilder Rose). It produces flat lacecaps of white flowers in great abundance in early summer, followed by glossy, translucent red berries in autumn. At the same time the foliage takes on brilliant shades of red and purple giving as good a show as many of the more ‘ornamental’ shrubs planted in the garden. But for most people autumn means the bright fiery leaf colours on the deciduous trees and shrubs, some of the best include...

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a large family consisting of large trees and smaller shrubby forms. Many of the best tree forms for autumn colour come from North America. These include Acer Rubrum (Red or Canadian Maple), Acer Saccharinum (Silver Maple), and Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) which is also the source of maple syrup. Japan and China are also home to several excellent maples with Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple) and it’s varieties being the best known. Many varieties are suitable for growing in pots and give reliable shows of colour every year.

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Sadly, roses do not live forever. Although there are notable exceptions, their life-span is around ten to 12 years. All too often we see gnarled old rose plants producing only very weak growth, and are the shadow of their former selves. When they get to this stage it is better to dig them out and replace with new roses. There is nothing like the smell of a fresh rose on a still summer's day!

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Who says you have to have years of experience to be a prizewinning gardener? One woman from Elvington, who has only had a garden for one year, recently scooped the Most Improved Garden award in the annual York Housing Association In Bloom competition. Mrs Houlden, who moved into her home in Elvington from a garden-less home in Wheldrake, decided to tackle the daunting prospect of a huge expanse of grass by creating something truly beautiful, resplendent with tiered rose beds and trees. “The transformation Mrs Houlden has made to her garden is amazing – especially when you consider it’s all happened from scratch in less than a year – and she’s a beginner!” commented Julia Histon, chief executive of the award. n To see more pictures, and for details of the competition itself, visit www.yorkha.org.uk

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GRADE YOURSELF October is the month when many of this country’s fine young minds venture off to university for the first time. But if you didn’t quite get the results or place you truly wanted, don’t worry… just take a look at how well these famous under-achievers did: AlBerT einSTein, a man so clever that his name is literally used to mean someone brainy, was a high school dropout and failed to win a place at any university. Then again, it’s all relative. Tee hee. WilliAM SHAkeSpeAre, a playwright of some renown (you might have heard of him), had no formal education at all, and it is generally believed that he dropped out of school at 13. riCHArD BrAnSon, the bearded entrepreneur, struggled through his school days due to dyslexia. On the last day of school his teacher told him he’d either end up in prison or end up as a millionaire. Anyone know which way he went? Just remember… what you do and how you are is more important that letters on paper. That is the moral of this week’s episode: tune in next week when Sally discovers the true meaning of friendship.

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Do you and your family love taking selfies? Turning the camera back on yourself is a great way to capture a special moment, especially when you’re alone. Spare a thought for NASA’s Curiosity rover then, as for

If you’ve ever had to push a wheelchair around on rough ground or soft sand, you’ll know what a massive effort it can be. That was the problem Peter Shaw of Ellesmere faced every day, after his elderly father moved in with him. Taking his wheelchair-bound dad, a veteran of World War Two, on interesting day trips to castles, natural beauty spots, and the beach was a nightmare – so he drew upon his father’s combat experience. With help from friends and local businesses, Peter constructed a unique all-terrain wheelchair, complete with tank tracks and an engine. His 96 year old father, Eddie, came under fire from tanks during the war in Africa, and so advised his son on perfecting the design. Now the duo can conquer any obstacle. If these chairs were available to buy, it would make the pensioner screenings at City Screen pretty terrifying. the one-tonne robot a selfie is the option. Alone on the red planet (for now), Curiosity has just celebrated three successful years of strolling around on the surface of Mars by snapping an awesome selfie of itself

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GLOBAL BIRTHDAYS If you think singing Happy Birthday and lighting candles on a cake is a weird way to celebrate a birthday, check out these strange customs from around the word. irelAnD. On their birthday, the child is lifted upside down and their head is ‘bumped’ onto the ground. One bump for every year. Good God. vieTnAM. In the south-Asian country, everyone celebrates their birthday on the same day – New Year’s Day (or ‘Tet’). All children are presented with red envelopes containing ‘lucky money’. The question ‘when is your birthday?’ does not exist in Vietnam. BrAZil. Birthday boys and girls have their earlobes yanked the same

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There aren't many businesses around that have been successfully running for 60 years, but Acklams Coaches is one of them. For over half a century Acklams have prided themselves on providing a professional and luxury service to all who travel on their coaches, and were the first coach operators in the north to provide a VIP door-to-door collection service. They offer coach hire, day trips away, combined concert tickets and travel, and corporate and driver training. If you would like to find out more about them, check out their fleet of comfortable coaches, and chat to the staff about where they could take you, get to Driffield Showground on 11th October, 10am-4pm, where Acklams will be launching their Summer 2016 brochure. n Pop in to see them at their shop at 13 Micklegate, call 626050, and visit www.acklamscoaches.co.uk

Staying independent Keeping their independence for long as possible is one of the most important things for older people. For those of us who are frail, or who have mobility issues, the fear of falling in our own homes can be major concern, especially if we're unable to call for help. That is where Be Independent comes in. Be Independent provides equipment and an emergency

telecare response service, helping people in York to live more independently. The Be Independent telecare response service involves wearing a special button pendant at all times, so that if you do fall, you simply press it and a member of the Be Independent team will know exactly where to go to help. Last year Be Independent wardens attended 4621 calls for people who had fallen, with only 143 of these needing hospital help. If you feel you could benefit from this service, or know someone who might, visit www. beindependent.org. uk or call 645000.

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Did you know that you might be entitled to free childcare? Parents of two-year-olds in York are being urged to check out whether they’re eligible for up to 15 free hours a week at a playgroup, day nursery or with a child-minder, as part of a national initiative. City of York Council are keen to hear from parents who earn no more than £16,190 a year and receive Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credit or Income Support, as their children could be provided with free care. n To claim your free places, or to check if you are eligible, visit www.yor-ok. org.uk/childcare or call 554444.

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If you thought that dance schools were all about wearing tight shoes and calling everyone “darling”, think again. Certainly the Evelyn Witcombe School of Dance is about so much more, as over the past few years they have helped raised £30,000 for several local charities. Catch a glimpse of their own special brand of fundraising magic by watching their next show, Viva la Dance, at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 12th-14th November. n Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

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If you or your partner are separating or divorcing, you might have asked yourself if family mediation is worth it? Ask any member of the Your Family First team, the family mediation wing of Crombie Wilkinson Soliciators – not to mention the thousands of people they've helped – and you'll get a resounding yes. Family mediation puts you in control, and is all about saying what you think and feel in a safe and supportive environment. That means that you stay in control of the decisions, not the law courts. Legal Aid is available if you qualify, so mediation might even be free. n To ﬁnd out more, chat to a member of the team 697760, or visit www.yourfamilyﬁrst.co.uk

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Losing a loved one is always going to be a difficult and stressful time. The last thing you want during a time like that is to be hit with a massive inheritance tax bill. Fortunately wealth management experts Hunter Gee Holroyd are on hand to help, by hosting a special seminar. The event, held at The Grand Hotel & Spa, Station Rise, will cover all aspects of the inheritance tax laws, and offer a few helpful hints and tricks on how to limit the amount that ends up in George Osborne's pocket. Starting at 10am, with a buffet lunch at 12.15pm, this will be a useful and informative event, hosted by those in the know. n To book your place today, visit www.hghyork.co.uk or call 655202.

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If you have ever wanted to get more involved with the education system in York, but are not interested in teaching (or disguising yourself as a 12 year old), then perhaps school governor could be the role for you. The largest network of volunteers in the country, school governors help to improve the learning system, and to increase opportunities for the city's young people. Previous experience in a related field is not necessary, as all the training you'll need is provided by the Governor Support and Development Service, within City of York Council. If you would like to know more about what this rewarding role demands, or to express your interest right away, call 554210 or email governance.service@york.gov.uk

Here’s to the next 60! Join the 1st Strensall Brownies and Guides in celebrating their three-score birthday. The organisation has been churning out clever, handy, and thoughtful girls since 1955 and now they would love you to join them in their birthday celebrations. If you were ever a part of the troop, even way back when the group got started in the 50s, they want to hear from you. They will be throwing a huge bash in October to celebrate six decades of successful guiding, and would love to see photos you may have, and to hear about your experiences, to help inspire the future generation. n ToAdvert:Layout ﬁnd out more, and to1send in old pictures, 14:42 email 1strensallbrownies@gmail.com 01/05/2014 Page 1

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to examine your dog to ensure that there is no medical reason for your dog having soft and sensitive pads. Some dogs are very active whilst on walks, which could cause more friction on their paws, while others are more sedate. It could be that your dog is running around a lot and particularly worse if the majority of the walks are on footpaths. If this is so then you could either manage your walks so that some are on grass as well as the footpaths, or you can try finding a dog boot that is the appropriate size for their feet. If you are using boots with your dog for walks you must keep a regular check on their claws, as they will be protected from the rough pavement and will become long and could curl round into the pads. Also, particularly if they are a hairy breed dog, the hair in between the pads won't get worn down and can matt with the heat and cause sores and lameness. Any problems, ask your vet!

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Did that distract your cat? Good, because it might be a good idea to keep this bit of news to yourself... for now at least. That is because York Cats Protection are offering, for a limited period only, to neuter your cat for just £5. Oh no, has you cat come back? Just tell them you're reading the latest Dog News, that should send them away. Right, this special offer runs from 1st October until 12th December, and applies to any cat over four months old, so long as their human (owner isn't quite the right title, is it?) receives state benefits, has a low income, is a pensioner or a student. If your cat asks where they're going, just say you're taking them for a check up. Nothing to worry about. n To ﬁnd out more, call 834463 or email york@cats.org.uk

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If you have an interest in rheumatology or dermatology, either as a profession or through a medical issue, you should get to York Hospital on 23rd October. 10am-3pm. The Research Awareness event, jointly hosted by the Rheumatology and Dermatology departments, will include a series of talks and presentations throughout the day by members of staff as well as patients. n To ﬁnd out what is happening and when, call 726295.

Do you suffer from varicose veins? Unbelievably, up to one third of all people do at some point in their lives, resulting in unsightly marks and bulges, especially in your legs. Fortunately varicose veins can be treated, and Nuffield Health York Hospital would love for you to go and chart to one of their experts about it. On 1st October the hospital is holding a 'meet the expert' day, where people concerned about varicose veins can go along at chat to a doctor and consultant about what can be done. Pregnancy, being over weight, and working a job that involves a lot of standing up can all contribute to varicose veins, but thankfully most occurrences can be fixed with a small operation. n To ﬁnd out more, and to book your place on the special open day, call 890677.

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Finding support • Finding support • Finding support The next meeting of the York Haematology Support Group, a friendly organisation for the patients, families, carers and friends dealing with blood cancers, will be held on 1st October, 7pm. Huntington Working Men's Club will play host, and the guest speaker will be Dr Martin Howard, Consultant Haematologist at York Hospital. Newcomers are always welcome, so to find out more, call 330705

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Life is like a box of SHOCK-olates! Fear never tasted this good, at York’s Chocolate Story Take part in a thrilling spook-tacular shock-olate tasting session, 26th October-1st November. Visitors to the attraction can try their luck by spinning the ‘Shock-olate wheel of fortune’ to receive either a yummy tasty treat or a ghastly rotten trick chocolate! Anyone wanting to take the mischief-making home is welcome to do so as the shock-olates will also be available for purchase in the shop. Perfect for pranking friends, family and even your boss…if you dare! The whole place will be given a creepy makeover with spiders and ghosts galore, while continuing to bring the past to life on fully guided tours through the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations. n Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

Lights, camera, ROYALS! A Right Royal Occasion hits Beningbrough Hall A brand new short film, showing some of Yorkshire’s finest royal footage skilfully woven together by Yorkshire Film Archive, is being screened in the Beningbrough Hall ‘Picture House’. The archive has created a unique short film from their extensive collection, including rare footage of Queen Victoria. The film will be running until 1st November, and this is the only opportunity to see this original video montage. From Whitby to Wakefield, Harrogate to Hull, the footage spans 115 years and captures the pomp and ceremony of A Right Royal Yorkshire Occasion. n Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough

Eat food, do good… …31 Castlegate’s special charity meal The restaurant on Castlegate is hosting a very special evening event, one that will see you enjoy some delicious food while helping worthwhile causes. Celebrating ten years, 31 Castlegate would like to invite you to pay what you feel, with Gift Aid envelopes being left on each table. You can pay how much (or how little) you would like, with proceeds going toward Dementia UK and Stroke.org. They will also be holding a raffle, allowing visitors to guess how many sweets are in a jar. Even the staff will be contributing their wages towards the evening, so to get involved yourself, book today. n Call 621404.

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Tiny binoculars at the ready… …the opera La Traviata comes to town. The Russian State Ballet is world-renowned for producing the very best and most striking operas and ballets. The company are currently enjoying a UKwide tour, and they – and a very special guest performer – are coming to York on 7th October. Joining the company for a performance of Verdi’s La Traviata at the York Barbican will be Bolshoi Opera soloist Irina Bozenko, ensuring that this haunting tragedy will transport you to another world. A masterpiece in its own right, it contains some of Verdi’s most beautiful and memorable music. The Russian State Ballet is also performing The Nutcracker at the Barbican on 23rd October.n Call 0844 8542757.

The Pumpkin Festival returns to Piglets It’s back! The madness is returning to Piglets Farm Park (does it ever leave?) this October, with many a pumpkin and Halloweenthemed activity to enjoy. There will be a whopping 10,000 pumpkins to choose from, as well as trailer rides to the pumpkin patch to pick your own. You can carve a pumpkin, join the fancy dress parade, ride the barrel train, and visit the creepy cottage. Also, fire the corn cannon, launch the pumpkin slingshot (take our money right now, Piglets!) and enjoy all the usual delights of life on the farm. n Visit www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk

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E vents diary Keep an eye on www.yourlocallink.co.uk/events for our constantly updated events diary. EVERY DAY SHAMBLES MARKET, 9am-5pm. Over 100 stalls where you will find locally sourced award-winning produce, sustainable fresh fish and Yorkshire crafts and gifts. There’s a fantastic kiosk serving hot, fresh food, and an outdoor seating area with WiFi. Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 551355. 1914: WHEN THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER, York Castle Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major exhibition on the First World War. It tells the fascinating and often moving stories of the Yorkshire people who were affected. Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk Yorkwalk, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 622303. Remember to use your Yo r k C a r d t o g a i n f r e e e n t r a n c e t o Yo r k M i n s t e r ! REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDERCROFT, York Minster. Experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral. Visit www. yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011. RIVER CRUISES, YorkBoat, Lendal Landing. Enjoy river cruises every day and see York from a different perspective. There are daily cruises from February to November, as well as early evening and night-time floodlit cruises. Call 628324. GHASTLY SHOWS, York Dungeon. See the effects of tyrant King Henry VIII becoming head of the church and filling the crown’s coffers, and meet the redundant washer servant of St Mary’s Abbey who has now become a filthy peasant and is fighting for survival… Visit www.thedungeons.com/York

WWI: A Taste of Home, York Chocolate’s Story, 10am-6pm. An exhibition commemorating the centenary of World War One. Showcasing previously unseen artefacts and letters, which provide a fascinating and unique perspective on the conflict. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com Lightwater Valley, near Ripon. Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure. Visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, Allerthorpe. Set in 53 acres of grounds and lakes, the site offers a variety of watersports as well as a campsite and Lakeside cafe. Visit www.allerthorpelakelandpark.co.uk YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities, including a floodlit driving range, a nine-hole golf course, crazy golf and even foot golf – a great combination of soccer and golf. Visit www. yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 499275. BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family. 'Pick your own' pumpkins! What better way of choosing your perfect pumpkin, than actually choosing it from the field it was grown in? Also, feed the animals, have fun in the children's play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden. Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk POWER & GLORY: YORK IN THE TIME OF HENRY VIII, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the archaeology, first-hand accounts of life in the city and the effects that this greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York during his 38-year reign. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk or call 615505. FREE PUBLIC LECTURES, University of York. Throughout the year the University hosts hundreds of free lectures on a variety of subjects. Visit www.york.ac.uk/events

EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET, Selby. A great market in the middle of the colourful little town. Call 07808 768186. EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 769138. EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 633276. The Ghost Bus Tours, departing Railway Station, stop RE, 7.30 & 9pm. A tour that combines comedy and horror in a thrilling journey around the darker side of York, on board a classic 1960s bus. Call 0844 5677666. 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH WEDDING OPEN EVENINGS, The Grange Hotel, Clifton. Visit the gorgeous country house in the city and discover what it could offer your special day. Call 644744. 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH SUPPORT MEETING, York Sports Club, Shipton Road, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun and the occasional quiz. Call 0844 2253634. 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Ryedale Jazz Club, Beansheaf Hotel, Pickering, 8-10.30pm. A traditional Jazz session with a wellestablished band. Call 01653 668614. 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH York and District Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton. Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk or call 784274. 2nd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AFTERNoON TEA, The Grand Hotel & Spa. Scrumptious treats filled with wonder and invention will

capture your imagination, inspired by Roald Dahl’s children’s classic. Call 380038. ONGOING UNTIL 20th DECEMBER Public Faces, Private Lives, The Treasurer’s House. Vivien Leigh, one of the greatest actresses of the twentieth century, is celebrated in this new touring exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum. The exhibition focuses on the juxtaposition of the Hollywood persona and home life of one of Britain’s first international film stars and draws on never before seen material including photographs, letters, costumes, sketches, and annotated scripts. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ treasurershouse or call 624247. UNTIL 29th NOVEMBER Folly! Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, 10am-5pm. Seek out the follies in the water garden. These whimsical buildings will be transformed from their original use by some of the country’s most inventive artists and designers. Great secrets lie within, inspired by the history of the garden and the opulence of the eighteenth century. Call 01765 643164.

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UNTIL 1st NOVEMBER A Right Royal Yorkshire Occasion, Beningbrough Hall, TuesdaySunday. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. UNTIL 1st NOVEMBER Designs of Distinction, Goddard’s, Tadcaster Road, Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. Enjoy displays of chocolate boxes from different periods – from the iconic 1767 to the last chocolate orange made in York… all in the former home of the Terry family. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/goddards OCTO B E R THROUGHOUT THE MONTH RAMBLING WALKS. York Ramblers are leading 16 walks this month. To find out more visit www.yorkramblers.org.uk

demonstrations, as well as artist talks and workshops. As there will be more than 100 UK artists in attendance, there will definitely be something to tickle your aesthetic pickle – from paintings and prints, to sculptures and jewellery. To book, visit www.artmarkets.co.uk 2nd-4th ART EXHIBITION, The Guildhall. Featuring works from Yorkshire’s leading artists, all in aid of York Against Cancer, with a special preview evening on 2nd with wine and canapes. Call 764466. 2nd CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall. BMS York presents the Doric String Quartet with a performance to kick-off their new season of regular concerts. Call 704052. 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, 17th18th, 24th OCTOBER-1st NOVEMBER PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, Piglets Adventure Farm Park, 10am5.30pm. Find out more in our events Hotlist. 3rd HIGH SCORERS’ CONCERT, Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, 2.30pm. Hear the future of music, as the best achieving Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music pupils perform. Call 07818 085021.

2nd BOWL 4 FREE, New Earswick Bowls Club, 6.30-8pm. Ever wanted to learn how to bowl? Now is your chance, thanks to New Earswick Bowls Club. Call 750230. 2nd, 16th, 30th OCTOBER, 13th & 27th NOVEMBER FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, The Grange Hotel, 7pm. The hotel’s regular music nights are a great way to relax, enjoy the entertainment, and feast on delicious food. The music is free, but to dine be sure to book. Call 644744. 2nd-4th The Art Market, York Racecourse. Enjoy three full days of art, design, and contemporary. As well as browsing the art and buying direct from the artists themselves, visitors will be encouraged to make monsters out of recycled materials. Later enjoy performances,

3rd Charity Autumn Fair, Huntington Methodist Church, 10am1.30pm. Coffee and light lunches will be available, as well as stalls, crafts, gifts, plants, and bric-a-brac. All proceeds to be shared between Marie Curie, Martin House Children’s Hospice and Kids Club, York. Email christine.harrison42@yahoo.co.uk 3rd Celebrating 100 years with your local WI, Galtres Centre, Easingwold, 10.15am-4pm. An exhibition to celebrate 100 years since the foundation of the WI in England and Wales. To be opened by Baroness Masham. Call 01347 821109.

3rd LATE MUSIC, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Ebor Singers perfrom, with a preconcert talk at 6.45pm, plus a complimentary glass of wine. Visit www.latemusic.org

4th THE WEDDING AFFAIR, Sandburn Hall, 11am-3pm. Over 50 wedding suppliers will be in attendance, ready to inspire you for your big day. Call 236345.

the end of the season's open days at Holgate Windmill, so please pay a visit if you have not yet come this summer. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

4th-11th Apple Celebration Week, Beningbrough Hall, 11am – 5pm (closed Monday. Eat, taste and explore over 50 varieties of apples. Join a specialist short talk, apple pressing, samples and special menus in the restaurant. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall

10th Eboracum to York: Draw the Story!, DIG, 12noon3pm. Using tales of the people who have lived in our city since the Roman era and the archaeological treasures they left behind; you will interpret their stories with drawings… what will you create? Part of the national ‘Big Draw’ campaign. Visit www. thebigdraw.org

4th York Does Vintage, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, 11am4.30pm. Great vintage fun for all the family. Vintage stalls galore, crafty happenings for all ages, glorious vintage tearoom, live music and much more! Visit www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk 4th Winter Warmers Whisky Tasting, The Grand Hotel & Spa, 6-9pm. whisky tastings offer the perfect opportunity to try something you've not considered before, take a different look at the world of whisky, and learn something new - all whilst having a bit of fun. Visit www. thegrandyork.co.uk 7th, 14th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 29th CLASSICAL CONCERTS, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. York Concerts present a month filled with classical performances, including the Schubert Ensemble, Jia Zhang & Jakob Fichert, and Tokaido Road. Visit www.yorkconcerts.co.uk 7th La Traviata, York Barbican. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 8th An evening with Tom Holland, York Explore. The Channel 4 presenter and bestselling author will discuss his brand new book, Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar. Visit www. exploreyork.org.uk 8th An Evening of Music, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm. Enjoy the music of talented keyboard player Pete Shaw on his first visit here. Call 448178. 8th Circular Walk from Mill Green via Pond Head, meet in the car park of the Dutch House near Crayke, 9.30am. Join the River Foss Society on this fun walk of about five miles. Call 764702. 10th-11th & 24th-25th OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. October sees

10th York Guildhall Orchestra, York Barbican, 7.30pm. The orchestra present this concert is in association with Jessie’s Fund who are celebrating their 20th Anniversary. Jessie was the daughter of Lesley Schatzberger and Alan George. Lesley is joined by her son Jacob for the first of the Guildhall performances, creating a real family feel. Call 0844 8542757. 11th COACH TRIP TO Browsholme Hall and Austwick Hall. Join Yorkwalk on a trip to visit Browsholme Hall near Clitheroe, the oldest surviving house in Lancashire, dating to 1507, and then to Austwick Hall near Settle, an ancient and still inhabited 16th Century manor house. Enjoy a guided tour by the present owners, followed by full afternoon tea with cakes. Call 622303 or visit www. yorkwalk.co.uk 11th 2016 BROUCHURE LAUNCH, Rix Pavillion, Driffield Showground, 10am-4pm. Find out about all the new coach excursions from Acklams Coaches. Call 626050. 11th CHARITY MEAL, 31 Castlegate, 5.30-11pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 13th Imaging Life on Earth, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. The Yorkshire Philosophical Society presents a presentation by Professor Phil Manning, University of Manchester. Call 656713. 13th Stable Courtyard Market, Castle Howard, 10am4pm. The cobbled courtyard is transformed into a bustling market with stalls selling a range of local crafts and produce. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

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14th-18th National Chocolate Week, Goddards, 11am-5pm. Celebrate all things chocolate, with blindfold chocolate taste tests, chocolate samples, chocolate talks, chocolate recipes, chocolate talks and trails. Something for everyone to enjoy! Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/goddards

14th-18th Harrogate Art & Antique Fair, Harrogate International Centre. Brimming with contemporary and antique Art, wearable and collectable jewels, fine silver, furniture for every home, glass, porcelain, carpets and bronzes of all periods. Visit www.harrogateantiquefair.com 14th Open Meeting, Strensall & Towthorpe Village Hall, 7pm. Nadine Rolls, the City of York Countryside Officer, will talk on ‘A Wildlife Vision for the Foss’ at this public meeting hosted by the River Foss Society. Call 760871. 15th QUIZ NIGHT, Stockton-onthe-Forest Village Hall, 7pm. Rotary Club of York International Committee welcome you to a quiz night in aid of the Ebenezer Trust School, Zambia. Visit www.yorkrotary.co.uk 16th-18th Railway in Wartime, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Travel back in time on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway as they pay tribute to the service railway men and women of World War II with re-enactments, remembrance services, street parades, vehicle displays, and entertainment. Visit www.nymr.co.uk 16th From Forensics to Crime Novels, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. Haxby and Wigginton U3A presents a talk by Susan Parry. Email dorothy.croft10@gmail.com

17th OCTOBER-1st NOVEMBER Home of Halloween: Body Snatchers, York Dungeon. Something sinister is lurking and you may not live to tell your tale. A gang of body snatchers roam the area looking for a “fresh corpse”…. Dare you walk alone in Walmgate cemetery on All Hallows Eve? Join the body snatchers this Halloween as The York Dungeon celebrates Halloween. The new hair-raising show will see one of the most intimidating, darkest, characters ever introduced. John Hodgson, the local body snatcher is morbid, cruel and gruesome has no remorse for digging up the dead! Visit www.thedungeons.com/york/en 17th-18th COUNTRYSIDE LIVE, Great Yorkshire Showground. All about family fun and getting up close and personal with nature and agriculture, highlights of this year’s show will be the pony rides, ferret racing, showjumping, and - direct from the North Pole - Bjorn the polar bear! Visit www.countrysidelive.co.uk 17th Litter Pick along the Foss, meet at the footbridge opposite Morrisons on Foss Islands Road, 9.30am. Join the River Foss Society for a litter pick. Be sure to wear protective clothing. Call 490081. 24th October-17th January The Bloodaxe Challenge 2015, Explore York Libraries. Explore York Libraries and Archives and Jorvik Viking Centre challenge you to read four books on a history theme. For each book you read you will get a sticker of King Cnut or his family. Complete the challenge to win a free ticket to the Jorvik Viking Centre and to be entered into a draw to meet an author on 17th February 2016. Visit www.exploreyork.org.uk 24th October–1st November Spooky Woodland Trail, Burton Agnes Hall. Follow clues hidden amongst dramatic and creative woodland scenes – a wonderful way to celebrate Halloween. Intrepid visitors will be greeted by Beryl Burton, the Elizabethan house’s resident witch,

who will be busy creating her potions in the Great Hall, before following a creepy, eerie hunt amongst dramatic and creative Halloween scenes. Try not to let the creaking trees and rustling bushes scare you whilst searching, and if you see the resident ghost, Ann, be sure to say hello! Once the puzzle has been solved, a treat awaits in the Gift Shop. Call 01262 490324. 24th October -1st November Halloween Half Term, Beningbrough Hall, 11am5pm (closed on Monday). Take part in the spooky sound trail, listen to terrifying tales on Halloween, guess the weight of the pumpkin and decorate a Halloween lantern. Daily programme varies, see website for detail. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough 24th October-1st November SAGAS, MYTHS & LEGENDS, The Royal Armouries, Leeds. Gather round this half term and listen as the storytellers recount the exploits of brave warriors in epic battles, often pitted against terrifying monsters or plagued by terrible curses. Discover Greek myths, Viking legends and Anglo-Saxon epic poems at the daily storytelling sessions. Get your hands on some related arms and armour, plus have a go at warrior combat skills. There will also be craft activities and film screenings. Visit www.royalarmouries.org 24th OCTOBER-1st NOVEMBER Half Term Pumpkin Carving, Castle Howard. Drop-in and enjoy pumpkin carving and creepy crafts by the lakeside adventure playground daily. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk 24th OCTOBER-1st NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN AT YORK MAZE, York Maze, Elvington. Which will you choose… York Maze by day or by night? By day there’s pumpkin carving and a haunted maze, as well as a spooky ghostmania ride and phantomime. Also, visit Kernel Kernel's Haunted House of Cornfusion or get a makeover in the spooky salon then take a break at the Kernel's Coffee Shop or Yorkshire Dragon BBQ. While by night… HALLOSCREAM! A live scare event, with five separate haunted attractions for visitors to brave, and a wide range of food and drink on offer within the site. Hallowscream is based on a farm where a terrible tragedy occurred back in 1873, and the restless souls who died on that night return each

Halloween to torment those who dare to visit! Visit www.yorkmaze.com 24th-25th Michaelmas Fair, Burton Agnes Hall. A bustling street fair celebrating the traditional feast of St. Michael and marking the end of the farming year. Always a joy to attend, enjoy the seasonal craft and food stalls, entertainers and fairground rides. Great for the whole family. Call 01262 490324. 24th-25th RIPLEY ANTIQUE FAIR, The Town Hall, Ripley. A quality fair with decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass, paintings, metalware, jewellery and home-made refreshments. Call 01423 889163. 24th RAT PACK TRIBUTE NIGHT, York Racecourse. The tribute singers Jay Oxenham and his Rat Pack recreate the good old days with an authentic sound faithful to the original bad boys of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. Includes a disco and three-course meal. To book, call 638971. 26th The Mysterious Maya: an ancient American civilisation, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. The Yorkshire Philosophical Society presents a presentation by Professor Norman Hammond, University of Cambridge. Call 656713. 26th OCTOBER-1st NOVEMBER SHOCK-olate, York’s Chocolate Story. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 27th OCTOBER-1st NOVEMBER YORK ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION, The De Grey rooms, 10am-5pm (3pm on 1st). View and purchase the society’s work, in this their 202nd exhibition. Visit www.yorkartsociety.blogspot.com 27th Antiques Valuation Event, The Bar Convent, Blossom Street, 11am-3pm. Get your precious antiques, jewellery, and collectables by the experts of Tennants Auctioneers. Call 01423 531661. 27th A (bit of a frightful) evening with John Connolly, York Explore. John reads from Night Music, his latest collection of tales about the uncanny and the supernatural. Visit www.exploreyork.org.uk

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