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10-11. YORK LIFE. Rachel writes about an awful condition she suffers with – not wanting to be late. We should know: this column was handed in last February.

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Following York Musical Theatre Company’s recent success with the hit musical Annie, the talented players are now exploring the masters of musical theatre, Rodgers & Hammerstein. Staged at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 18th-21st October, Something Wonderful will feature songs from the duo’s best loved musicals: Carousel, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King & I, and The Sound of Music.

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and life in general AS SEEN BY RACHEL RAGG

The summer holidays did not give me much except for a bad wrist caused by too much house-painting and a sense of over-familiarity with my new best friends at Hazel Court Tip. However, they did confirm my suspicions that the world is divided into two types of people: those who turn up at the station just as their train is due to leave, and those who set up their sleeping bag at the station overnight for fear of missing it.

I am firmly in the latter camp. And I had thought this was just a personal neurosis until I found myself reading W Somerset Maugham’s Ashenden, or: The British Agent. For it turns out that I am in fact suffering from that well-known condition Ashenden Syndrome.

“Ashenden”, the narrator says, “suffered from that distressing malady known as train fever; an hour before his train was due he began to have

apprehensions lest he should miss it … he was not happy unless he was settled in his corner, his things on the rack above him, with a good halfhour to spare.”

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this point, regardless of how you’re planning to get to the station (it’s 8 AM and the train leaves at 11. I live a 20 minute walk away. Am I going to make it?)

“it’s 8 AM and the train leaves at 11. I live a 20 minute walk away. Am I going to make it?”

The real challenge for an Ashenden sufferer is having to travel with a non-Ashenden. As Maugham so rightly says: “if Ashenden was travelling with friends they would go to buy newspapers, or would take a walk along the platform, and he was certain they would be left behind, they would stop to talk to a casual stranger or suddenly be seized with a desire to telephone and disappear at a run”.

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What non-Ashendens don’t realise is all the things that can go wrong. What if the Number Four to the station doesn’t turn up on time, and you have to wait for a Coastliner, which might be stuck on the A64? What if you leave your bag of Things To Read On The Train at home and have to return for it? (I have done this). What if there’s a problem with the East Coast ticket machine or your credit card? Even Ashenden sufferers don’t always manage to get to the station to print out their tickets a fortnight

before their journey. The possible disasters are endless. What if you trip over your suitcase while walking to the station, and have to spend three hours in York Hospital A&E having your leg sewn back on? An Ashenden sufferer would allow for the latter possibility, and still be on the right train.

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holidays when said relation rang me ten minutes before our train was due to leave, to tell me his bus had just arrived at Rougier Street.

Of course, most journeys to the station do pass off without mishap.

Which means that rather than arriving in a flap, you can spend lots of money at the station in AMT and Filmore and Union, thereby cancelling out the saving you made by buying your ticket three years in advance. You also have the chance to read the whole of today’s newspaper (and yesterday’s, too) and most of the books in W. H. Smith before you have even got on the train, leaving you free to read the likes of Somerset Maugham at your leisure.

And as syndromes go, that could be a whole lot worse.

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Dear Daphne, I’m leaving my family home at the end of the year to move in with my boyfriend of 3 years. I’m 21 and we both have full time jobs. My parents are dreading it, have openly said they think it’s a bad idea and they don't want me to go. They don't think I’m responsible enough with money, and that I don't understand how much it costs to run a house. Whenever details are brought up we end up arguing, it doesn't feel like I can reason with them anymore. R, Wigginton.

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My 15 year old son is stealing from me. I’ve noticed jewellery going missing, and even left cash out as a trap - it always disappears. I don't want to report my son to the police, and I'm avoiding confrontation because I think I will find it so upsetting. My husband thinks we should confront him and make sure he doesn't do it again, I’m just scared of the outcome. If he denies it, where do we go from there? S, Dringhouses

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When it gets to the point where your son is stealing from you, I have to wonder if it would actually be possible to discipline him in a way that would have an impact.

This is a serious crossed line and you need to make sure he realises that what he has done is awful, not just illegal but highly upsetting for you. I recommend a family meeting. Sit him down with your husband and explain that you know what has been going on, and find out why he has been doing it. Where has the jewellery gone? He's not old enough to pawn it off himself, so there could be others involved. If he wants money to do things with his friends, he will have to get a part time job like the rest of functioning society. Make sure there is a clear penalty for what he has done, maybe a couple of weeks grounding, having to pay the money back through work in the home or a formal apology. This needs nipping in the bud, I hope you get to the bottom of this. Do not bury your head in the sand.

Prove them wrong. It sounds to me like you've got great parents who are truly worried about you flying the nest. That’s ok. Sometimes it might seem patronising or even down right insulting that they have little faith, but in time they will see that you're going to be ok. There’s no reason why you can't move out if you've both got full time jobs and can cover the costs of living. Be gentle with your parents - it sounds like they're much more nervous than you are about this, make an effort to explain you still want to see them lots and no matter how they feel, you are doing this, and that their support and guidance would be much more appreciated than their scare mongering. Good luck, and happy new home!

My boyfriend openly acknowledges other women’s attractiveness in front of me. It happens all the time when we’re out and he can be pretty crude with it. I usually agree with him and chuckle, but deep down it makes me feel rubbish about myself, he never offers me the same affirmation. Should I tell him and risk coming across as needy? Anon

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Hi Daphne, I feel like my fiancés mum will never accept me. He was assigned as ‘man of the house’ after his dad left at a young age and when he came to move out himself, his mum was openly resentful towards us. Since then I feel that she has always blamed me for everything and I will never be good enough as I 'took her boy away’. She can be quite rude and patronising towards me and interferes in our relationship. He always takes her side when I’m upset about something hurtful she has done towards me. On top of all this, we’re due to get married, and she has previously fallen out with members of my side of the family - I’m worried about big dramas at our wedding. We already have separate birthday parties for our children to make sure she feels involved. I try to not say anything as it's his mum at the end of the day, but I can't help but feel like I'm second best. What can I do?

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A classic case of evil mother-in-law. It sounds like her rude and patronising communications are done under a veil that means your husband-to-be doesn't see them. Don't forget, she's his mother, so she knows how to hide her opinions from him, all the while making sure you know she doesn't think you’re good enough, you devil woman, you. There’s no point trying to be friends with her, understand her frustrations that you’ve got the man of her house, but realise it’s not your fault and there’s little you can do to make her feel better about it. This realisation in itself should feel somewhat freeing. There’s no harm in throwing a couple of patronising comments back at her either, maybe then she might lose her cool and your fiancee will see that she’s not as much of a victim as she makes out.

Good luck, get a thick skin for your wedding and reply in the most sickly sweet manner you can muster to any derogatory comments. The nicer you are to her the more rubbish she will feel. Normal service can resume after your big day!

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affirmation on a day to day basis. This sounds like a problem that can definitely be solved, as long as he is sympathetic to your perfectly valid and normal needs.

The best time to deal with this is when he offends; the next time he makes a comment, mention that although you can acknowledge the lady across the road’s fabulous body shape, you would, in fact, like him to tone it down as it makes you feel a little bit rubbish about yourself. A chilled out reaction could make the world of difference. If he still does it after this, DUMP HIM. He is not worth it.

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HERE ARE A FEW FA M O U S FAC E S YO U S H A R E YO U R S I G N W I T H. . .

23RD SEPT - 22ND OCT

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I wouldn’t describe your mood as being smug, exactly, but nevertheless, you should be feeling pretty pleased with yourself around this time! A number of problems and uncertainties will have been resolved in your favour, and you should be enjoying some bright feelings of freedom and fresh confidence.

While this is true for every Libran, ladies of the sign between 30 and 45 should

be feeling these emotions in a particularly strong way.

Travel aspects auger well, and although it’s a bit late for summer holidays, there will be a few nights spent in nice hotels; this coincides with some major boost in your social life, and although it may be a bit of a cliché, new friends and new faces give you a boost and provide some much needed laughter.

ARIES 21ST MAR - 19TH APR

with jobs will need to be made around the 22nd, but overall the financial outlook is reasonably stable.

A quiet mood of determination helps you to focus on one issue at a time, and as such, a lot of niggling frustrations are resolved over the course of the month. Relationships seem stable but maybe you could do something to spice things up a bit, especially around the 14th or 15th when a little ripple of sexual excitement makes its presence felt.

TAURUS 20TH APR - 20TH MAY Well, the summer has gone and here you are, battling into another winter. Despite the weight of SAD

your mood may well be brighter and more upbeat than usual. There are plans afoot, and things to look forward to! On a practical level, new banking routines should start working for you and will instil a new degree of confidence.

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUNE Many of September’s concerns carry on into October in the sense that while there is an exciting romantic energy for some, parents of teenage children may continue to feel a degree of concern for their offspring.

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CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL Some legal aspects or inner feelings of injustice begin to be mitigated and there is a new wave of energy filtering in from the 13th or 14th onwards.

Health issues should be improving, with some good news coming your way during the third week. Finances improve towards the end of the month, and a sum of money that has been owed to you will now be paid.

LEO 23RD JUL - 22ND AUG Hard work brings high reward! This philosophy can be applied to the business and professional aspects of your life and also to any romantic and sexual agendas. Property is an open subject for discussion and even overseas investments will be relevant for some. Financial security is the bedrock for emotional security, and progress will be made in both areas.

VIRGO 23RD AUG - 22ND SEPT Someone else’s problems or misfortune will slow you down and necessitate a change of plans,

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SCORPIO 23RD OCT - 21ST NOV This is one of those months when you seem to benefit from the best of both worlds. Romance and emotional relationships bring some extra quality of delight and excitement, while at the same time there is some change and improvement in all things connected with work and careers. In any decisions of choices, go with gut feelings and trust your intuition.

SAGITTARIUS 22ND NOV-21ST DEC As is frequently the case these days, the events of the month are dominated by your concern for the welfare of other people. This is both inevitable and commendable, but you must not lose sight of the fact that there are other things in life that need some of your time and attention. You are not totally defined by your sense of familial duty and loyalty.

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of times to be impulsive or to go off half-cocked in pursuit of principles or high ideals. You need to be practical and pragmatic, and even if you don’t like the sound of some of it, pay heed to the advice you may be given at this time – especially any kind of professional advice.

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especially in connection with work.

In an odd way, this could be to your advantage if it makes you look at other pathways forwards. Business meetings and deals made around the 16th or 17th will have some long term beneficial effect.

AQUARIUS 20TH JAN - 18TH FEB Impulsive actions may raise a few eyebrows, but they bring a lot of fun as you break free from old restraints and start re-writing your own personal rule book. You go against type and expectation, and get a huge kick out of doing it. Need a new car?

Fine, forget the Ford Fiesta and buy the Mazda MX5! A new suit? Well, what’s wrong with blue suede and flares?

PISCES 19TH FEB - 20TH MAR Some quiet thoughts. Is a current relationship something just for the here and now, or do you see it as something which could develop into a long term commitment? Your answer to this question will dictate your outlook and attitude over the next few weeks, and you need to be careful not to rock the boat while you’re making up your mind.

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“We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us” Jo Cox

do, that most people are fundamentally good, that should progress us to better days.

Kendall Jenner was destroyed on social media for seeming to suggest that racism could be fixed with fizzy pop.

I’ve been in marketing for a few decades now, and this week I’ve been blown away by perhaps the best ad I’ve ever seen. Go search for it, Heineken #OpenYourWorld

When I think back to great social times in my past, beer was often involved.

Not in the modern manner of setting out to end the evening in A&E, more like 3 or 4 relaxed pints and great conversation with friends in a comfy part of a pub. Beer is a way of meeting people and getting closer, getting chance to talk.

Of course, it rests on truth. Heineken’s claim that these are real-life, non-actor participants had better turn out to be true.

What I like most is the depth of it. I sometimes meet prospects who think marketing is about coming up with the latest offer. Nope. That’s sales promotion. Marketers can do that of course, but it’s only a very small part of marketing (one chapter out of twenty in the standard textbook) and it could easily be argued that great marketing should remove the need for offers.

Call me crazy, but I believe in marketing as a massive force for good in this world. My goodness do we need that right now!

Marketing is two things: 1: noticing a problem you can help with, 2: organising yourself to solve that problem sustainably. If you believe, as I

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The world is calving in two: people who believe in tolerance and diversity versus those who really don’t.

Obviously Heineken’s marketing team know their own strengths and their own messages. What I’m most impressed by is how they seem to have looked around at the world, seen politicians’ popularity rising on themes of separation, judged that to be against what they stand for, and taken it on.

That’s not selling beer. That’s standing for something bigger. I’m all for that.

It was risky too. The Pepsi ad featuring

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There are people who are less than happy with this ad and there are issues to raise (check out the book ‘Heineken in Africa’). If you stand for something of course you’re going to get called out for the things that aren’t right. I see that as the market giving you a helping hand.

There’s the “marketing is about making money, this won’t” argument. Well, when I stand at a bar and make a choice, I may well choose Heineken now (and I really never would before) because I want the world they just stood for. These things change .. I can’t tell you how many Shell garages I drove past for Ken Saro-Wiwa, favouring BP until Deepwater Horizon. What we buy is the world we get.

Anyway, the point is we are not in business to make money. Money just allows us to be in business. We are here to make the change we want in the world. So .. what problems do you see that you are possibly uniquely positioned* to help fix? What do you want to change? * Your awareness of a problem probably means you are unusual in having the skill and awareness to do it better.

(I have a process for this if you want to get in touch.)

John Allsopp is a freelance digital marketer at surgemarketing.co.uk.

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Right, you 'orrible lot... A-TEN-SHUN! This month we're pealing back the layers of history of Imphal Barracks, the army base in Fulford which hit headlines recently following the news that it is set to close for good. But, why is there even a huge great army base in little old York in first place?

MISE EN GARDE York's association with the military goes way back... right to the city's founding. The whole reason there is a city here, where two rivers meet, is because an army general thought it would make a great defensive position. And it did, and the Roman city of Eboracum flourished. However, the way in which York has been defended since has changed a lot, and despite always having a company of soldiers present in the city, mostly for policing, it wasn't until the late 18th century that we got our own dedicated barracks. And we have the French to thank for it.

As a reaction to the French Revolution, Prime Minister William Pitt began a barracks building campaign in 1793, both to make sure Britain had

the troops in case of a filthy republican invasion from France, and as a way to keep the general populace busy and not thinking, 'hey, those French might have the right idea...'. York was selected to get a new barracks, and land off Fulford Road was purchased. By October 1795 the buildings were mostly up and troops from the Ancient British Fencibles had moved in. The 19 acre site included accommodation for the men, horses, and officers, as well as a nursery garden and training ground.

THE BUILDING OF IMPHAL Improvements where made to the site in the 1850s, such as the laying of a gas main, and also the construction of a new hospital on the opposite side of Fulford Road. The name Hospital Fields Road now makes a lot more sense, eh? However, if you wanted to take a tour of these barracks today, you can't, as the original buildings were all mostly demolished in the 1870s, with the site now being occupied by North Yorkshire Police. That is because, following the Cardwell Reforms of the 1860s, a new infantry barracks was constructed

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a little further to the south. These barracks were supplied from the River Ouse via a narrow gauge railway; the remains of which can still be seen near to the Millennium Bridge.

It is this site that we know today as Imphal Barracks, with the iconic red brick keep sitting right on Fulford Road. This new site was larger, and by 1884 there were upwards of 600 soldiers stationed there, as well as many cavalry horses. At that time there were eight Hussar, seven Dragoon, and 4 Lancer regiments, all ready for deployment. In fact, cavalry units were housed there well after you would think they still had tactical use, with a parade in 1939 bidding farewell to the horses and the welcoming of armoured cars; just in time for use during the Second World War.

IMPORTANCE It is because of World War Two that the barracks gained the name.

At the Battle of Imphal in India, in which Japan was

Since then, importance of the base has waxed and waned, as the successive reorganisations of the armed forces has seen power transferred to other sites, and regiments come and go. In 2006 the newly formed Yorkshire Regiment celebrated their formation at Imphal, and the 6th Division was created there, tasked with preparing troops for combat in Afghanistan. However, in November 2016 it was announced that Imphal would be shut sown by 2031 as part of a massive shake-up of defence spending. Bases like Imphal (and also Queen Elizabeth II Barracks in Strensal) are to be sold and the funds reinvested in modernising the army.

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forced back from invading the British occupied country (ironic, much?), the West Yorkshire Regiment, based in York, won a decisive victory. Following this, the regiment's base was renamed Imphal Barracks, and after the war it gained increased status when it became the home of the army's Northern Command in 1958.

BUT...

That has been a controversial decision, because as well as ending York's centuries-old association with the military, it would also mean the loss of hundreds of civilian jobs. Property developers might already be eyeing up the site (no doubt the ultra-expensive apartments and town houses will be called the likes of 'The Barracks' and 'Horse guards'. Boo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be original), but Imphal will continue as an army base until 2031... and anything could happen between then and now. After all, we hardly live in peaceful and predictable times.

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The clinic itself can be found in South Elmsall near Doncaster, parking is a little tight, but I swoop in on a space and head to the side door of the clinic. When I get inside it’s decorated immaculately, crushed velvet in neutral tones and a white, clinical feel reassures me.

Karen arrives as I’m filling my form in, she greats me warmly and pulls out her camera for before and afters.

I already have a reasonable amount of hair on my brows and tend to leave them naked for day to day, and draw them on boldly for nights out.

As the numbing cream sets in, I mention this to Karen at the

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throwing me to the sharks. Organic meat is fine, a drunk girl reassured me.

Apparently organic slaughter houses are lovely, like cow heaven.

You are met with disdain from omnivore’s and carnivore’s alike. The carnivore’s think it’s a waste of killing an animal and the omnivore’s think you're not going far enough if you still have milk in your brew. The dairy industry is just as bad they exclaim.

The driving factor from both sides, in my humble opinion is guilt. When you really think about what we put animals through for a tasty dinner or a cool jacket, it starts to feel pretty grim.

And as you become vegetarian you become hyper aware of all the things you own that are not vegetarian. I’ve got a stags skull on my wall for crying out loud, I’m a walking contradiction. I own a leather jacket.

Where do I draw the line?

We’ve normalised using animals for everything from fashion, to cosmetics, transport and food.

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This month I've joined the likes of Russel Brand, Arianna Grande and Anne Hathaway in being vegetarian.

Today see’s my eleventh day meat free. It hasn't been without its tribulations, breaking the habit of a lifetime is no mean feat. Here’s one for you: Worcester sauce is not vegetarian.

Licking a spoon absent mindedly after plating up your boyfriend’s beef chilli, also not vegetarian.

That one was particularly embarrassing, I’d shouted over to mum that the chilli had a real kick to it, to which she replied, ‘What, the one with meat in it?’.

The cogs turned slowly but surely. It wasn't long until I was over the bin spitting out the contents of my mouth.

Never the less, I have persisted in kissing goodbye my beloved mayo chickens. *Stares into the distance as though talking about ‘the one who got away’.

What I've found since becoming vegetarian is that people absolutely hate it.

My parents generation are of the belief that you need meat to sustain you. But ‘what about the protein!?’ they cry, hoping its just a phase, like the pink streak in my hair when I was 17. My boyfriend has raised the fact that I am vegetarian on a night out, like Dr Evil

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

I recently had need to return to my home town. My father had died (hey, I'm okay, thanks for asking {evades awkward hug}) so I needed to go and see my mum to sort out funeral arrangements. As I was passing through the delight that is Doncaster, I travelled by my old high school.

Or rather, the empty field that was once my high school, now replaced by a modern and creepily named “academy” over the road.

It was a bit of a shock to see the entire school site, both '20s Art Deco and '60s asbestos-filled prefab, completely erased from the landscape; a place in which I spent six difficult and emotional years prior to the liberation that was going to university in York. Obviously, I was feeling a bit glum anyway, what with my dad having died, but I stood

by the old gates (which now led to nowt) and swore.

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It was a colourful swearing session, one filled with harsh Anglo-Saxon, and one no doubt influenced by being in Doncaster. They have different, far better swear words in South Yorkshire. You see, I wasn't bothered by the fact that the school had gone – I'd imagined destroying it myself many times before – but rather by how old the change made me feel. I supposed that the kids attending the Tory training camp across the road (what I assume an academy school is) would have little comprehension or memory of the grim building that once occupied the site where they now hold their sports day.

If you read the monthly Time Travel feature you'll be aware of my interest in history and 'that which came before', evidenced by my love of including images of old maps, and overuse of the phrase “this building is now a Costa Coffee...”. However, when you're constantly looking back at what was, it is easy to forget that you're part of the continuum, and the writer of the future, who, in a century's time, will be looking up old maps of your house, office, and school, and reporting that “this building is now a Costa Coffee...”.

the Viking guy who lived in the 10th century farm over the remains of which the school was originally built.

We're both standing there, separated by a millennium, swearing, thinking about how things have changed.

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Similar changes are happening everywhere, of course, and York is no exception. This I was reminded of just the other day when using the new throughroad between Heworth Green and Layerthorpe; a road on the former site of the Gas Works, but for decades it was simply empty derelict land. I did some filming there in 2003, next to an old wall which was daubed with graffiti reading YANKS OUT OF VIETNAM, surrounded by the ruined remnants of the place's industrial past.

There's a Costa Coffee there now.

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The city of Eboracum is now complete and will stay like this for a hundred centuries!' But those who came after had other plans. To be honest, it takes a lot of the pressure off.

I'm not trying to bum you all out, and certainly not attempting to give a “remember you are dust”-like warning, but merely a polite reminder that there really isn't any difference between us, the people that came before, and those who will come in the future. Except they'll have even more places to drink coffee.

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You’re now on The Green, complete with huge flag pole.

• The White Horse is a great place to what and

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• Which deceased soldier had a very legendary and regal name?

• Which family has several departed members remembered on a bench?

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Head along Station Road.

• Which Alison can help with a toothache?

• It won't help if you get a flat tyre, but what colour is the pump?

• If you need a train to Knaresborough, where should you wait?

Continue down Station Road and you'll come out of the village by the A59.

Walk back into the city, or catch the Park & Ride bus which is right by there. Hope you had fun!

Now go forth and explore more!

ANSWERS: 1: 10, horse, The Camping and Caravanning Club. 2: Cold calling, 89. 3: Anglebury. 4: A Taste of Yorkshire (Viking Butchery). 5: Electrical substation. 6: Villa (really old graffiti on derelict gateway). 7: Accidents (in the Library car park), Ivy House, Fouling (tee hee!). 8: Meet and eat, Arthur King (war monument), Baldock. 9: Byrne (Dentists), green (old hand pump), over the level crossing.

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With the October issue splatting onto your doormat, you can be certain that autumn is officially here.

We're glad about the seasonal shift, as now is the time of year when you can don your fluffy mitts, not look weird drinking a hot chocolate in the middle of the day, and actually enjoy hugging someone without having to break before you sweat on each other.

For added confirmation of the autumnal transition in this issue, see the return of Autumn Watch in the Gardening section, filled with pointers of what to look out for in your garden this month, and also a creepy Halloween-inspired Gardening Guide, filled with... well, to be honest, completely freaky stuff with which to terrify the neighbour's kids. Ah, autumn...

We need to prepare rselves ou We would pay four grand for a lamp Sure, you can fill your front lawn with plastic gravestones from Home Base, and squirt that 'spider web in a can' over your bay window, but you 'll never manage to top the creep fest that is York Maze. What, in the summer, is a baking-hot chance to get lost amongst the corn, York Maze transforms at Halloween into a chilly-cold chance to get scared by pumpkin-headed psychopaths wielding chainsaws! We're trying to prepare ourselves as much as possible this year, so that the frightening sights and costumed performers (we hope they're performers!) don't scare us all too much. To do that, we've been regularly leaping out at one another, with fresh Co-Op lasagne spread over our faces, screaming like banshees. We've become so good at it (one of the designers had to go home for the afternoon to calm down) that we're considering offering our services to the Maze when it reopens later in October. n Check our Events section for further clarification.

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Seriously, we would; and you might want to, too. Flip to this month's Gadget Guide and you'll find details about the Floating Cloud Lamp; a lamp that looks like a cloud that actually floats. Like a cloud! Using magnets and all kind of technical trickery that goes waaay over our heads, the lamp can shine in several different colours, and slowly rotates, like a real cloud passing overhead. And it can be yours for a measly $4620! What is that in Queen's money, like eighty quid or something? No? Oh. Still, if we all chipped in 10p we'd be able to buy it and we would totally let you come and look at it whenever you want. Just not while we're working. Or sleeping. Or at lunch. ITS OURS, OKAY!?! n Turn to the Gadget Guide to see more technological wonders that you could buy. For us.

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Surely it can’t just be us who have been inspired by Strictly to strut our stuff on the dance floor? However, unlike us you might actually want to get some tips from the experts, and Dance Night are the ones to look to. Offering Ballroom and Latin dance classes from Dunnington Sports Hall, Dance Night gives you the chance to bust a move, learnt some new moves, and also make new friends. Beginners can go along on the first Monday of each month, 7-8.30pm, to get a feel for it. n Interested? Twirl over to the phone and call 07914941268, or email jackie@dancenigth.co.uk

GOING PLACES Are you a qualified nurse or paramedic looking for a new adventure? The Yorkshire Group of The Jumbulance Trust, who take sick and disabled children and adults on holiday in specially converted coaches across the UK and Europe, need your help. They would like a medical professional to volunteer some of their time to accompany a party as it takes to the road in one of their ‘Jumbulances’. A great service, they help people who could not normally travel without medical assistance to see the world. n If you’re keen to learn more, contact Valerie Readman on 07977505269 or val@ valreadman.plus.com

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GETTING JIGGY WITH IT Looking for a fun and active pastime based around dancing, but don’t have a partner to take along with you? Worry not, because York Ceilidh Club are always looking for new members to join them, and joining in is as simple as following the moves as they’re called.

They perform a wide variety of dances, from folk to barn, and everything in-between. However, the emphasis will always be on having fun with friends both old and new. They meet on the second Sunday of each month at St Aelred’s Church Hall, Fifth Avenue, 7.30-10pm, so the next meet is 8th October. n To find out more, call 624216 or visit www. yorkceilidhclub.org.uk

LOVE MUSIC... ...but feel you might not quite be up for all-night jam session any more? If you’re older, and would love nothing better than to make some great sounds (yet have no musical training or experience), you need to make a musical connection. Musical Connections holds weekly music and singing groups, where you can get together with friends both old and new, and have a great time having fun. Always relaxed, the group meets in several locations across the city each week, so there is bound to be a session near to you. n To find out more, call 373011, or email enquiries@ musicalconnections.org.uk

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Healthwatch York helps put people at the heart of local health and social care services and we’re here for everyone in York.

We are holding our Annual Meeting on July 25th at the Priory Street Centre and the theme for this year’s meeting is ‘Making a Difference’. The free event starts with lunch at 12.30pm and will finish at 4pm. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited so please contact us to book a place if you’d like to come.n Phone us: 01904 621133 E mail us: healthwatch@yorkcvs.org.uk

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Training is Thursday evenings at Shipton, moving to Vale of York Academy School over the winter months. If that sounds right up your sporting alley, contact Stuart Watson on 07581 252083, and remember it was us that gave you the tip. You know, once you’re a millionaire football pro.

WERE YOU AT SHIPTON STREET SCHOOL? If so, particularly if you were a teacher at the former school in Clifton, we know of a group of people who would like to hear from you. In August a group of ex-pupils and staff met for a reunion – one attended

by Rachel Maskell MP and local TV. That meeting began a local history project to record the memories of people involved with the school, and the neighbourhood around it. If you attended or worked at the school, or if you once lived near to it, they would love to hear from you. n Contact Kay Watkins at kay.watkins10@yahoo.com

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Graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013, York College is the largest educational provider for 16-19 year olds in the region, boasting around 40 A Level, 80 Vocational courses, and over 50 Apprenticeship programmes.

However, don't take our word for it – check out the figures. This year’s A Level students achieved a pass rate of 99.7% and a record of almost 60% high grades of A* to B. York College Vocational students also achieved amazing results, with an impressive 331 Level 3 students gaining Triple Distinctions (the equivalent to three A grades at A Level) of which 192 were Triple Distinction* (3 A*s). In addition, the College’s Apprenticeship provision has a fantastic overall success rate of 81%, which is 12% higher than national average.

H IG H E R T H INKI NG For over 19s, there are numerous Adult Learning courses, including professional qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, and learning for fun. The College also offers a comprehensive range of degree-level courses, validated by local universities including York St John, offering small class sizes, low course fees, and a graduation ceremony at York Minster.

This year’s Higher Education students achieved excellent results with 77% of graduates from BA (Hons) programmes achieving either a First Class or 2.1 classification. n For more information about courses, pop along to one of the Autumn Open Events, and visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

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Congratulations, you live in York. Yes, we're all very fortunate to be able to daily gaze upon the splendour of the ancient walls, the Minster, and that bloke who paints himself purple, but we're lucky in many other ways, too.

Namely, that City of York Council are keen to get your input about the future use of land in and around the city. Delivered along with this issue of Your Local Link is the Council's Our City publication, explaining about York's Local Plan which sets out how land can and should be used and developed in the future. The Local Plan is being updated, so your input is needed right now to make sure CYC councillors know exactly how you feel.

You can already view the prepublication version of the new Local Plan online at www.york.gov.uk/ localplan, or view a copy at the Council's headquarters on Station Rise, or a library. It will give you a good idea of what plans are being suggested for future land development, so be sure to have a read to see if anything effects you. If so, or if you have an idea or suggestion, speak up. There will also be public consultation meetings taking place throughout October, giving you another chance to have your voice heard. The city is growing, so make sure you're involved. n Check out your copy of Our City, and find out more by calling 551550.

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To book visit www.yorkchamber.co.uk Business Lunch with York MPs 6th October, 12noon-2.15pm.

The Grand Hotel & Spa. Pure Networking 11th October, 7.30-9am.

National Centre for Early Music.

Wine and Cheese Evening 16th October, 4-6pm. Venue TBA. HR Forum - Health In The Work Place 19th October, 8-10am. Langleys, Micklegate.

York Property Lunch 20th October, time TBA. National Railway Museum.

York Barbican (@yorkbarbican).

Big names hit the Barbican this month, including Russell Brand and the York Guildhall Orchestra.

Yorkshire Marathon (@RunYorkshire).

Get the latest on this year’s marathon, taking place 8th October.

York Maze at Halloween (@Yorkmaze).

Get the latest about the spooky going son at the maze this Halloween, open 21st October to 1st November.

Yorkshire Whisky Festival (@ TheWhiskyLounge).

Find out about the range of brewery tours in and around Yorkshire. Cheers!

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Computers... what's that all about? Although we might be able to send a tweet or post an update to Facebook (and, you know, write a magazine each month), if one of our computers were to brake we wouldn't have a clue what to do.

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They are a Dell approved centre, and will make your repair as quick as possible... to get you back on Twitter in no time. n To find out more, and to book your call out, call 03303 800 100, or visit www.it4home.co.uk

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As we start to gear up to Christmas (yes, that time again!), York Against Cancer can help you get sorted thanks to news about this year's charity Christmas card sales. Also, learn how the new £700,000 mobile chemotherapy unit is doing, and also how a YAC funded skin cancer screening service is making York GPs national heroes.

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As we approach Halloween, York City will be hoping for no horror shows as they continue their quest for National

Each month Dan delivers his thoughts on local, national, and international sporting clashes. Pray silence.

League North glory. It’s still taking me some time to get used to our new surroundings in regionalised football,

from beating Bradford Park Avenue in what felt like someone’s back garden, to hoping Harrogate Town slip up.

Not to mention my personal favourite this season: a chance conversation with some FC United of Manchester supporters after they had beaten us 2-0 in August saying, “I can’t believe we won, we are really rubbish”. What a confidence booster. I guess it says something that I was gutted I was going to miss Dr Foster and Bake Off as York were playing Gainsborough Trinity on the same night, but I guess you support through thick and thin.

Always looking for positives, this time last year I was writing about that 6-1

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Last month I bemoaned the money in football and how the game has gone mad with all the finance, yet this week Crystal Palace continued the ‘mad’ part by dismissing manager Frank De Boer after just four games in charge.

After a 1-0 loss to Burnley, who had ex York City loanee Nick Pope in goal playing a blinder, Palace chairman

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Steve Parish tweeted “its times like this we need to stick together”, then sacked his manager less than 24 hours later. Arguably more bizarre, they appointed fallen England Manager Roy Hodgson as his replacement; a man who is most famous for his last game in charge which was that infamous humiliating defeat to Iceland. Speaking

of England, a laboured win over Malta seemed to aggravate many fans, with one person harshly claiming Wayne Rooney had more shots on his way home than England had in the first half. It was also unconfirmed that the pitch invader was made to come back in to watch the end of the game.

defeat away to Guiseley!

October fixtures see early season surprise package side Brackley Town arrive at Bootham Crescent on Saturday 7th with the only other home league game being Tamworth’s arrival on Saturday 28th. There could be the small matter of an FA Cup match; the 4th Qualifying Round scheduled for Saturday 14th, providing York can navigate through two earlier rounds. Ever the optimist, Gary Mills has targeted the Third Round proper.

I think he may have mellowed as in his first spell I am sure he said he thought we could win it.

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BALLS Onto cricket now and I was one of the lucky few to get tickets for the TMS 60th Anniversary game between Geoffrey Boycott and Jonathan Agnew, led by captains Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan who picked teams through rhubarbs at Leeds University. The match was a mixture of good and bad cricket, and good and bad jokes in equal measure, as the likes of Graeme Swann facing the might of news reader

Naga Munchetty, McFly’s Harry Judd, Radio DJ Greg James, Olympian Yohan Blake, Comedians Andy Parsons and Dom Joly, as well as some bloke off Love Island. Dom Joly played up his abilities by saying “I was good at school, played a little bit at University and had a 30 year break but it’s been a good rest”. To be fair he hit a six in the second over but his side ultimately lost the T20.

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training hoodies, training shirts and other extras like corner flags. The pitch costs alone take up most of the team’s funding and a financial influx into the team, accompanied by a third sponsor’s brand being the only sponsorship on all training gear, would really benefit the team, who compete in the top division of the ‘Fastpack Ltd’ York Sunday Morning League. n Any response would be gratefully received.

For any enquiries please feel free to contact Steve McManus, club assistant manager, on 07764 407055 or bishopthorpecfc@outlook.com

Bishopthorpe CFC are currently looking for a third sponsor for the club to help financially with the training kits for the current season. As of now the Bishopthorpe Social & Sports Club and York Auto Service Centre Ltd help sponsor the club and are advertised on the front and rear of the 2017 home kits. Unfortunately the club, being formed in 2008 by a group of friends, cannot afford all the necessary equipment needed for

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GUIDE TILE SPORT. We've written before about the awesome little Tile gadgets; Bluetooth tags that allow you to use your phone to find an item if you lose it. However, the original tile was not waterproof, nor could it withstand a hefty blow... unlike the new Tile Sport. Waterproof, shockproof, and tough as old boots, the Tile Sport has a range of 200 feet and a battery life of one whole year. Clip it to your backpack, phone, laptop, or even your kids. Coz, y'know, kids are easy to lose track of. n £29.99 from www.amazon.com

YOU NEED THESE NEW FANCY THINGS OR YOUR FRIENDS WILL SHUN YOU. SHUN YOU! MESA PORTABLE LIGHT. This is a small, folding, portable light that can be used both indoors and out.

Waterproof, the Mesa has been designed to be the perfect height to lend light to something, while not shining in your eyes. You could use it while camping if you need to do some work, or to add some subtle lighting to your dinner table while feasting al fresco. Universally useful, it is also the perfect low-level night-light for writing all those love letters to other people while your partner sleeps soundly next to you. Tee hee... n £99 from www.mesalight.co

FLOATING CLOUD LAMP. Look, this thing costs more than $4000, so we’re pretty sure there are cheaper ways to light your home out there. BUT. This thing actually floats above a base, and lights up in many different colours and shades, appearing like a real cloud.

Using magnets, and, we’re sure, magic, the Floating Cloud Lamp hovers, softly turning with the breeze. You can control the colour with a remote and... and... LOOK, IT’S A REAL FLOATING CLOUD, OKAY? IT’S AMAZING. FOUR GRAND IS NOTHING, NOTHING! So yeah, we think it’s cool. n $4620 from www.richardclarkson.com

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DINOSAUR BOTTLE OPENER. Because it makes total sense to use a T-Rex to open your beer. Total. n £19.99 from www.iwantoneofthose.com HEAD CASE. Find it tricky to spot your bags on the luggage belt at the airport?

You certainly won’t miss it if it has your face on it, thanks to this stretchy printed cover. n £19.99 from www.firebox.com

We check out a gadget currently seeking funding on www.Kickstarter.com POLARSEAL HEATED TOPS. This is a lightweight top, designed for athletes and adventurers, with a built in heater.

You simply press a button on the top’s sleeve and select whether you want warmth on your lower or upper back – or both. Then the 10,000mAh power pack provides heat for up to eight continuous hours. Great for skiing, or just for waiting for the number 1 bus on a chilly morning in York.

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of the data, essentially it seems as if, for all the tech in other parts of our lives, giving over the control of a car to a computer is still something many people are reticent about. We'll see how that changes over the next ten years or so.

drivers to look twice whenever they pull out onto a junction; the place most SMIDSY crashes occur.

As bikers can merge into the background, especially while coming toward you in a car, be sure to make absolute certain you're clear to go while pulling out... or you might get something a little less polite than 'Sorry mate' coming back at you.

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DO SELF-DRIVING CARS SCARE YOU? According to research carried out by technology company Intel, yes, they do. With more and more car companies creating autonomous cars, there is a good chance that at some time in the near future, the roads will be full of vehicles that are driving themselves. Intel quizzed a group of people who had no experience of self-driving cars to see what they were concerned about, as they themselves have just invested more than $15 billion in the technology. The survey revealed things that you too may be concerned about with regards to autonomous cars, like NOBODY IS DRIVING! ARGH! Although that is a very simple summation

Drivers up and down the country are being urged to take a second look when pulling out onto junctions, as part of a new SMIDSY crash campaign. A what? Well, a SMIDSY crash is usually where a car driver accidentally hits a motorcyclist because they didn't see them. Often the first words out of their mouth (after the swearing subsides), is: Sorry Mate, I Didn't See You. To cut down on the number of collisions involving motorbikes, Police are asking

Dream of owning your own Ferrari? Also keen to one day build your own kit car? Why not combine those two passions and go and visit LEGO in Denmark? The brick-building toy company recently created a life-sized model of a Ferrari SF70H racing car, using more than 350,000 LEGO parts, all assembled by hand. Interestingly, despite being made only from plastic, the model weighs nearly as much as the high performance car, at 1200lbs, compared to the real thing at 1600lbs. Still, the LEGO version can't actually drive anywhere, but then again you can't dismantle a real Ferrari and rebuild it as a spaceship, spaceship, SPACESHIP! Oh, and if you think this kind of thing is just what LEGO employees do on their lunch hour, the project actually took 850 hours to plan and design, and a further 750 hours for the team of six to build. And you thought that model of the Millennium Falcon last Christmas morning was time consuming.

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Looking to trade in the car for something smaller? In the market for a new mode of transport? Talk to Dave. David Woods Motorcycles are showing off their newly refurbished showroom on Haley's Terrace, stocked with a wide range of new and used 125cc motorbikes. In fact, right now, the bike experts are selling brand new, pre registered, Euro 3 KRS GRS 125 bikes, with warranty, for only £2100 – saving you a whopping £700! Mind you, stocks are limited, so we recommend you get yourself over there as fast as you would do on an actual motorbike. n To find out more about this great offer, as well as the rest of the stock, call 633000.

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you want to be moved by Christmas?

Okay, firstly an apology! I’m about to use the C word…

Christmas! For home owners hoping to move before the stockings go up and Rudolph’s hooves touch down Christmas is sooner than you think. In fact it’s only a few weeks away… stay with me…

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Working to a rough guide of ten weeks, from agreeing a sale to getting the keys, if you want to move by Christmas then you really need to have buyer by late October.

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This week I stumbled across a great article on Zoopla’s blog written by property guru Phil Spencer entitled ‘8 steps to be in your next home by Christmas’

Mined from the Himalayan salt mines, these gorgeous lamps are simply large salt rocks, which are then drilled into, to allow for a heat and light source to go in the centre. Not only do they give off a calming, ambient light, but they are said to have positive health benefits due to the negative ions they produce when warm. Negative ions can increase oxygen flow to the brain according to Pierce J. Howard, PhD.

I’ve picked my top three tips.

Prices range from £5 for a bag of salts - £20 for a lamp. Yorkies can get the lamps for £17 if they are willing to pick up locally. Visit www.nrghealing.co.uk to find out more.

Use the time now to embark on a big ‘clutter clear out’ – from the loft through to the kitchen cupboards. And when you’ve freed up some space, consider giving tired walls and ceilings a fresh lick of paint in neutral colours to attract potential buyers.

1. Use an agent that’s signed up to the major property portals These days, around 90% of all property searches start online. With this in mind, if you are trying to sell your home quickly, you’ll need to ensure the estate agent you appoint markets their properties with the major portals – namely Rightmove, Zoopla and PrimeLocation. In addition to this it’s also really important that your agent has an amazingly designed and easy to navigate website that buyers can book viewings directly.

2. Get your home 100% sale-ready There are many aspects of the home buying and selling process that you can’t control – which is why it becomes especially important to take charge of the ones you can.

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It’s a good idea to get two or three local estate agents to provide valuations on your property. Local being the all important word here. An agent that knows your immediate area can provide accurate market insights. A top tip is to ask an agent about their recent experiences when selling properties near yours ; what price did they achieve and how long did it take to find a buyer. A great estate agent will be able to provide you with specific examples right away.

Don’t just immediately head for the agent who gives you the highest price. If you want your home to sell soon, it will need to be priced according to the current local market without out-pricing yourself versus other properties on the market near you.

So, three top tips to help get you moved by the time the turkey is on the table!

If you’re hoping to be moved by Christmas and would like to find out how we can help that dream come true one of our local property experts will be more than happy to provide a free, no obligation property appraisal.

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We orchid you not Do you grow orchids and would like to know everything you could about their proper care? Or would you like to grow an orchid, as previous attempts have resulted in nothing but dried leaves and crumpled, sad flowers? Either way, get to Dean’s Garden Centre, Stockton Lane, on 17th October, as the gardening pros are hosting a talk about orchids by houseplant expert Anthony Freeman.

Taking place at both 3.30pm and 5.30pm, the talk will cover all areas of orchid care, and Anthony invites you to bring along your own troubled plant so that he might give in an

orchid MOT. Tickets are just £2, with proceeds going toward the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and you’ll also be entered into an orchid raffle!

We hear from Mel Collier of JDL...

Many of you will have recently returned from holiday, and not only have memories of beautiful sunshine and beaches, but also of the lovely powerful showers you experienced in the hotel. If you've wondered why your shower at home isn’t like that – it all comes down to pressure!

I often get asked by people if we can change the shower they currently have to a waterfall version or a more powerful one, but the truth of the matter is, it’s not the shower that’s the issue, it’s the water feeding it.

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MUCK IN What makes your garden grow? Hard work and dedication from you? Well, yes, but also, no. What you, your plants, and your veg need is good quality compost, and we know exactly where you can go to get a huge great load of the stuff... for free. On 8th & 22nd October, 8.15am-12noon, get to Harewood Whinn, just of Whetherby Road, where City of York Council will be offering up rich muck, absolutely gratis. Just remember to take your own shovel and buckets, and then get stuck straight in. n To find out more, visit www.york. gov.uk/compost

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Before we even start looking at showers, we need to know what type of water system and what the pressure is in your house. This information is going to affect your options and, in some cases, may rule out some showers altogether.

If you have a gravity system which consists of a separate boiler, cylinder and water storage tank, a rule of thumb says this is a low-pressure system – in this instance we may need to look at an electric shower or a separate pump, but either of these two options could mean additional works. A combi-boiler or unvented cylinder would usually mean a high-

pressure system, which means the world is your oyster.

IN THE WORKS At JDL we will give you options and tell you if your dream shower is achievable. On another note, we are always looking at ways to advise people on their latest projects. With this in mind, we have decided to stand at the Harrogate Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the Harrogate Conference Centre, 3rd5th November.

We have 20 pairs of free tickets to give away – just call us on 01904 608350 or email enquiries@jdl.co.uk with details of your project, and we will send you your tickets (strictly first come first served). There will even be the chance to win a bathroom and get your hands on a JDL Duck – what more could you want?

We’ve all suffered from WiFi black spots in our homes and it’s fair to say that my installers now see this as one of the major challenges of installing a smart TV or smart product in general.

As a result of this we have come up with a tool bag of products to help tame a badly behaved home WiFi network.

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We all love WiFi. By allowing easy access t’internet (as we Yorkshire folk call it), it makes short work of connecting us to online content on the move, or without cords in our own homes. In fact, the WiFi code is usually the first thing my children ask for at a restaurant; even before the sugary drinks! But, like a lot of today’s techie stuff, it’s only great when it works.

network connection around your home is using good old copper wire. However, often this is not the preferred solution due to the possible disruption and cost involved. If that is the case then we have other products that can help. The first of which is a plug in product that uses your homes 240v mains cabling to create a new network. This should not affect either the mains electricity or the data stream you are extending, but will give you a quick way of bridging the gap between your existing WiFi coverage and a new area you need to get WiFi into.

If the power line extenders do not work (usually due to the set-up of the power circuits in the house) then the other solution is to simply extend the coverage area by using a plug in WiFi extender. These products act like a go-between, taking wireless messages from your smart device and passing them on to the router and vice versa.

With minimal configuration these should again work out more cost effective than installing new cabling. n If you need help with your wayward WiFi, please give us a call on 628676.

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Burn baby burn FIRED EARTH TEA AND JASMIN 2 WICK CANDLE What they say: Founded in 1980, Wax Lyrical is the UK’s largest home fragrance manufacturer with a wide range of products. Their Fired Earth range includes the Black Tea & Jasmine Large 2 Wick Candle. The bestselling fragrance was created by blending amber, labdanum, cedar, patchouli, spices and geranium with a slight twist of black tea. Featuring essential oils such cedarwood, clove leaf, eucalyptus, geranium, guaicwood, lemon & patchouli, this scented candle oozes luxury in both looks and scent.

What we say: If you consider yourself to have a more grown up taste in scents, this candle provides a richer, more mature aroma than your average wax wonder. A 40 hour burn time impressed us and the double wick is very photogenic.

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What they say: Hand poured soy candles with positive affirmations or pop culture slogans printed on the front. Each candle is hand poured in London and has an affirmation charm hidden in the wax. Soy candles (vegan friendly) burn longer and cleaner than paraffin wax.

What they say: Modelled on this style, these glass jars look like they should contain some kind of ancient remedy and in many ways they do. The incredible scents that emanate from these classy candles are bound to soothe your mind and heal your soul.

What we say: Featuring sassy slogans such as: ‘Dream Slayer’ and ‘Goal Digger,’ the polite reminder that we have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyonce is a little daunting though.

The candles come in some gorgeous scents too including: Mimosa and Mandarin, Coconut and Mango, Meditterranean Fig and Dark Amber.

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There are four different scents available: Seagrass and Cucumber, Orange and Cinnamon, Lemon Verbena and Fig & Grape.

BOMB COSMETICS CANDLE, BLISSFUL REST What they say: Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream. This relaxing scented candle will fill the room with calming zen and have you miles away in no time.

Like all scented candles the blend of essential oils calms you and acts as an air freshener.

An ideal gift for mum, aromatherapy candles are a great way to help her unwind after a day of stress and strain.

What we say: This super sweet candle has adorable love heart detailing in the wax and smells like sweet flowers.

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What we say: We love the old school apothecary style jar, so much so, that we were a little hesitant to actually light the candle, but when we did, we weren’t dissapointed. The smell transports you into a diffferent time zone of old world fruits and spices. £7.99 | www.findmeagift.co.uk

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Things to look out for in the garden this month You might see a fox or two in urban areas at night this month, as they start to forage further for food. Other animals will start to hibernate during October, and you should see squirrels dashing around building up their nut stores. You might also discover a hedgehog bedding down in any piles of fallen leaves, so take care when tidying the garden (and building bonfires next month!). If you want to encourage animals to hibernate in your garden, a wooden box buried in leaves will temp hedgehogs, while corrugated metal or plastic laid on soil will help reptiles and small mammals.

Make sure your birdbath is regularly cleaned and topped up, and if it gets cold early this year, try to prevent the water from freezing. Also, hold back on trimming any mature ivy you have growing, as it flowers late in the season and is an excellent source of nectar for insects – especially butterflies. Oh, and don't forget to keep those bird-feeders well stocked. Our feathered friends will thank you.

FUNGI FORAY 1st October Can I eat it? Go on a walk looking for fungi in the nature reserve and learn more about them. Followed by refreshments. Free entry, donations welcome and booking recommended.

NIGHT-TIME WILDLIFE SAFARI If you've seen our Poppleton Treasure Hunt in this issue, perhaps you should save following the clues until 7th October. If you do, you'll also be able to swing by Poppleton Community Railway Nursery for their Autumn Open Day, 10am-3pm. Look around the unique and historic railway buildings, greenhouses, and nursery, and purchase bedding plants, shrubs, herbs, alpines and perennials. Oh, and tea, coffee and home-made cakes! n Visit www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

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AUTUMN FAYRE 14th October, 1-5pm Free event for all ages to celebrate nature’s harvest with apple juicing, bake off, music, cider, willow weaving, stalls and lots more.

The Friends of Rawcliffe Meadows are assembling once more on 8th October for another of their vital Work Parties. Could you lend a hand to keep the nature reserve going by helping to clear the Watervole scrape? n If so, email mick@phythian.org.uk

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We can’t confirm the existence of ghosts, but we are sure that your garden will be visited by tiny ghouls this month... demanding sweets. Here are some ideas to spookify your garden this Halloween.

SHAKING UPSIDE DOWN DUNGAREE REAPER Yep, that is the actual name of the product. This is basically a zombie that hangs upside from a tree or porch, and that shakes and quivers. Not just suitable for Halloween, this could be left up until Christmas with the addition of a Santa hat. Merry Christmas, kiddies. n £39.84 from www.thelaughingstock.co.uk

BURIED ALIVE BLINKING SKELETON GARDEN STAKES Nothing says 'welcome kids' like a skeleton crawling out of the ground with red glowing eyes. You can arrange it anywhere in the garden you like as all the parts have their own stakes. Joy. n £14.99 from www.lights4fun.co.uk

DESIGN TOSCANO THE RAVEN'S PERCH WALL SCULPTURE The neighbours might have inflatable bats sellotaped to their front door, but you're a bit fancier than that, aren't you? This crushed stone sculpture is hand-painted and depicts a “classy” raven perching on a twig. Quoth the raven, NEVERMORE! n £28.99 from www.amazon.co.uk

ROTTEN COFFIN This life-size coffin, complete with dangling skeletal arm, would look great perched up on your front lawn, or laid out as a “fun” snack table for your party. And, after Halloween, if granny is old and unwell... just saying. n £98.95 from www.karnival-house.co.uk

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Heucheras Most are low, mounding plants. They increase in size from year to year but are slow to multiply. Their leaf structure can be rounded or lobed.

Many leaves are toothed, which gives them even more interest and texture.

What’s more, they are evergreen in most parts of the country, green in this case denoting staying power, not colour.

Heucheras, commonly known as Coral Bells, were once a common addition to gardens with very little to offer aside from small spikes of flowers above tidy round green foliage. Over the years breeders have made new and exciting varieties with many different leaf colours ranging from purple to pink/ peach, and from lime green to copper;

many with different coloured veins running through the leaf.

Varieties One of the first to burst onto the landscape was Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia ‘Palace Purple’. Its large purple metallic leaves are reminiscent of maple leaves. It is still easily found and very popular in shady gardens.

More dark leaves have come along for those of us still in our purpleblack phase.

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ was the darkest black until Heuchera ‘Blackout’ came along. Obsidian has lustrous purplish-black leaves whilst Blackout is nearly jet-black and very glossy.

It is always good to play off a dark leaved variety with a light tone,

otherwise the dark is lost in the shadows. Heuchera ‘Pistache’, a bright lime green or Heuchera ‘Citronelle’, a sunny yellow or even Hecuhera ‘Earth Angel’, a small copper leaved variety with dark veins would all push the dark leaf colours.

Colours Heucheras ‘Marmalade’, ‘Peach Flambé’, ‘Green Spice’, ‘Chocolate Ruffles’, ‘Plum Pudding’, ‘Tiramisu’, ‘Mocha’, and ‘Caramel’ all conjure up delightful images of yummy desserts. Then there are the fine wine Heucheras: ‘Pinot Noir’, ‘Pino Gris’, ‘Beaujolais’, and ‘Sparkling Burgundy’.

Heucheras grow best in part shade. In hotter areas the shade should come in the mid-day. Moist, well-draining soil, a little on the alkaline side, grows them best. If your soil is acid, add some lime every year to the planting bed and work it into the soil.

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Heucheras tend to grow a woody centre above ground as they age, mulch them every year to cover the build-up. When the Heuchera leaves are getting sparse, most likely every 4-5 years or so, you will need to rejuvenate them. In early autumn, dig up the mound and plant it deeper, with most of the woody centre below ground. Be sure to keep the crown above the soil surface.

The crown is where all of the leaves emerge from the centre of the plant.

Be sure soil does not cover this area or you will probably lose your plant.

To conclude Heucheras are a fantastic addition to any size of garden in virtually any aspect. They can be used as a front of the border plant, planted in a container on its own or accompanied with other plants in a planted arrangement. They are easy to grow and offer interest all year; every garden should have a Heuchera in it somewhere.

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I have grown primroses in pots from the spring, but recently they have turned yellow and died. I have removed the soil and found a few cream coloured grubs. Any idea what this is?

As these grubs are in the compost of a primrose, it is most probably a vine weevil grub. It thrives on the roots of fleshy plants like cyclamen, begonias, primroses, heucheras, and saxifrages. Legless, creamy white larvae with brown heads feed on the roots, corns and tubers of many plants. They are about 10mm long and look like miniature chafer larvae.

They are especially troublesome in pot plants and container-grown plants, but also affect plants growing outdoors in borders and rock gardens.

Destruction of roots by larvae checks growth and may cause sudden wilting and the collapse of shoots and leaves.

Adult vine weevils are seldom seen since they are mainly nocturnal and hide during the day.

Their presence is generally indicated by irregular notches and holes eaten out of leaves. Camellias, rhododendrons viburnums, and photinas are most susceptible to this damage.

Chemical products are available to gardeners and should be applied over a few months for the best results. Also available is a biological control

treatment: nematodes. They search for vine weevil larvae and enter their bodies. Once inside, the nematodes release pathogenic bacteria from their gut which kill the larvae within a couple of days.

Treatment is most effective when applied in late August and early September when the population of vine weevil is at a maximum. Treatment at this time will limit the damage sustained during winter and the following spring. Best of luck.

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the centre outwards. Sage comes in different leaf colours and looks nice, and other small shrubs that will look good include choisya ‘sundance’, hebe James StIrling pinguifolia, rakaiensis, red edge and greenglobe.

Good trailing plants for softening the edges of the planters, boxes, and baskets are ajuga ‘burgundy glow’, and hedera ‘ivy’. Oregano creeps softly with its dark green foliage, while thyme is also useful with lots of colour, plus the scent is wonderful.

Finally, veronica ‘Georgia blue’ has beautiful blue flowers that open in late winter.

Between all of these plants you can add winterflowering pansies, violas, and primroses for colour.

Also, try using a colourful planter for even more visual wow, but just make sure you have some fun.

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KEEPING YOUR ROOTS TONY CHALCRAFT GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON OUR GARDENS. If you grow root vegetables in any quantity, one of the dilemmas as autumn draws on is how to keep them for use through the winter. Should you leave them in the ground and hope that frost, wet and slugs won’t take their toll? Or should you lift them to store safely from winter’s ravages?

I grow most of the usual root vegetables. ‘Roots’ can mean different things to different people, but to me it’s those crops where the edible part is either entirely or partially underground. Those I grow, in rough order of importance and quantity, are: potatoes, carrots, beetroot, parsnips, celeriac, turnips, and Jerusalem artichokes.

KEEP IT COOL When it comes to keeping through the winter, potatoes are the easiest. Cool, dry and dark are the watchwords, so placing in a sack and storing in a frost and rodent free shed or garage should see them keep for months. Other root veg, however,

will shrivel if stored in this way. Some, especially beetroot, will last for quite some time, but all will eventually start to dry out and become unappetising.

Of course, freezing is always and option, but you need cavernous freezer capacity if you grow roots in quantity and I prefer to save space for choicer crops such as berries. Another option, used extensively in the past, is to store root vegetables in boxes of sand or peat. Clamping is another, now seldom used, technique.

NICE TO PEAT YOU When I first begun growing root crops I tried storing carrots, beetroot and turnips in boxes between layers of sand and, occasionally, peat (this was before the environmental impact of horticultural peat use was fully appreciated). Overall the results were disappointing. The roots would tend to desiccate if the sand or peat was a touch dry but show signs of rotting if there was too much dampness. Even worse, the taste after a few months in store was bland. All freshness and flavour had gone. The cardboard boxes containing the roots would have been just as tasty.

Perhaps I was using the wrong techniques, but these experiences have led me to prefer keeping root veg in the ground through the winter and

digging fresh as required. For two of the crops, parsnips and Jerusalem artichokes, this is in any case the practice of most gardeners, as both are hardy, able to resist all but the most severe frost.

WHEN NEEDED The other roots are trickier as all can be damaged by extreme cold as well as being vulnerable to slug and rodent damage. Covering with a thick layer of straw or a similar insulating material is sometimes advocated, but I find this provides a slug haven. Instead I leave carrots undug, given some protection by the fleece used to fend off carrot fly (more on this pest another time). The other roots are all left unprotected in the ground. Beetroot are probably the most vulnerable to cold so I do aim to use most of these by Christmas.

With the run of mild winters we’ve experienced, keeping your roots in the ground seems more viable than ever. What’s more it’s less trouble and gives tastier and fresher veg – don’t dig them out, dig when needed. n For further information see www. yorkorganicgardenersassociation.org.uk.

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ALL GONE WRONG Yes, it's Halloween this month, and to be honest I have mixed feelings about it. Sure, its lovely to see the kids get excited and dress up in costumes to go trick-or-treating, but there is something about the holiday that brings out the worst in people: especially pranksters. I lost count of the number of times my kids scared, fooled, or pranked me at Halloween, and although I hated it (HATED IT!) at least nobody ever got hurt, nor was there need to call armed police. Unlike...

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punch both Slattery and his housemate, fighting his way out of the premises. Slattery later had to issue an apology... but to this day hasn’t taken down the video from YouTube. Idiot.

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In 2015, Irish YouTube prankster James Slattery thought he’d gain some Halloween night views by calling for a plumber. While the unsuspecting workman was fixing a leaky tap in the bathroom, Slattery enters in a mask and pretends to murder his housemate with a chainsaw, complete with flying fake blood. All caught on camera, the plumber almost faints with horror, before Slattery pulls off the mask to reveal it all a joke. BUT, the plumber doesn’t find it funny and proceeds to

were dressing up like killer clowns and scaring people, often with very real weapons? Well, one of my favourite incidents of clown-prankgone-wrong caught on camera happened right here in the UK, when a London-based would-be clown prankster leapt out at people at a bus stop. Caught on camera, all the people at the bus stop scatter when they see the masked figure... except one man, who grabs

the prankster around the neck. In the video we can hear the annoyed man asked “What’s wrong with you?” followed by, “wait here.” Weirdly, the unmasked clown does indeed wait, only to see the man return with a bottle of wine... and promptly smash it over the clown’s head. Scary clowns and bottle-weilding vigilantes – two reasons I steer clear of London.

HANGING AROUND Again, in the States, police and fire engines were called to a house in North Carolina after a figure was sighted dangling from the guttering of the upper story of a house. The emergencies services arrived to find that the man, instead of having the strongest grip of any human, was actually a very life-like dummy.

Apparently it had been placed there by the home owner as a Halloween joke, despite not being at all Halloween-y. What a dummy.

Shouldn’t really laugh at this one, but... Montana’s Randy Lee Tenley thought he’d have fun by dressing up as the elusive Sasquatch creature and jumping out at passers-by and cars as they made their way down a secluded road. But, although Randy scared many people one night, he wasn’t counting on the teenagers who, after being frightened by the hairy figure before them on the road, ran him over, killing Randy instantly.

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A few years ago in Massachusetts, US, a couple of high school teachers thought they would scare their students at Halloween.

After there was a knock on the classroom door, and after being instructed to see who it was by his teacher, a 15 year old pupil was greeted by the sight of a masked man wielding a real chainsaw. The boy was so terrified (because, y'know, American high school murders and all that) he darted away, tripped, and shattered his knee. The masked man was actually the other teacher, and the boy ended up with $100,000 following a law suit. Fair enough.

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Obviously, no father needs to find an excuse to spend time with his children, but despite that we’ve found one that will have you waking and dressing the kids early on a Saturday morning and marching them out of the house.

Yorkey Dads, the community and friendship group designed for fathers and positive male role models and their kids, invite the dads of York to a free breakfast at Lidgett Methodist Church, every second Saturday of the month.

As well as the free grub (you’ve already stopped reading, haven’t you?) Yorkey Dads offer the perfect place for dads to get together with their kids, chat, play, and make friends; both the wee ones, and the big ones. Additional to the morning meets, they also run a regular LEGO building sessions, where you can help your children work together to make something awesome and fun.

Just remember its mostly about the kids, okay? To find out more, email yorkeydads@yahoo.com

Do you have a little person who is struggling with speech? Every child develops language at their own pace, but if you have a concern that your kid is finding it hard to talk, pronounce certain words, or bolster their vocabulary, perhaps they could do with some help. Happytalk Speech & Language Therapy could be the assistance your child needs, as they offer home and preschool/school visits and are certified members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. For a friendly, professional service that could help to boost a child's confidence, give Clare Sewill a call on 07505 434287, or email happytalkclare@gmail.com

Regardless of if you're a cycling pro, or just looking for a new way to get some exercise and make some friends, Get Cycling can help. The community interest company are mad keen to get as many of us as possible on our bikes – or on one of theirs. Join them on 8th October for a fun, friendly and fully-supported 12 mile bike ride along country roads and cycle paths, starting from Get Cycling's headquarters on Hospital Fields Road at 1.30pm. Turn up an hour early and get a free safety check and tune up of your bike, or to borrow one – even tandem and specialised versions. They also have volunteers available to ride with you if you have special requirements, so there really isn't any excuse not to have a corking time. To find out more, and request bikes and assistance on the day, visit www.getcycling.org. uk

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Let’s talk health Nuffield Health Hospital on Haxby Road are throwing open their doors this month for a series of informative talks and events. Covering many varied topics, from knee surgery to combating excessive sweating, the expert doctors, surgeons and medical professionals will be on hand to answer your questions. n To find what open events are taking place and when, give the hospital a call on 891827.

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE This month resident beauty expert, Dr Saleena Zimri, talks about keeping pimples at bay and how acne isn’t an exclusively teenage problem.

Unfortunately for us, acne isn’t something that disappears when we reach adulthood. It’s a common misconception that acne is something that only affects teenagers. Acne is non-discriminatory; it can affect anyone regardless of gender, age or ethnicity.

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As with any course of treatments it is always just as important to include a homecare routine. Our ZO Skincare range by Dr. Zein Obagi offers a tailored program which is prescribed by our Doctors or Aesthetic specialists. The program is designed to prevent the reoccurrence of persistent skin problems and keep skin strong and healthy while looking and acting more youthful.

We also offer BiRetix. A 6 month program which includes everything you need to target spot prone skin. The BiRetix kit is clinically proven to tackle spot prone skin leaving it clearer with significantly fewer comedones, blemishes and redness.

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PUMPKINS, PSYCHO CLOWNS, AND EXPLOSIONS... ...that'll be York Maze at Halloween, then

Where to start? There is so much going on at York Maze this month, both in the daytime and at night.

For families and youngsters the maze is open 10am-5pm each day, 21st October-1st November, for friendly pumpkin-themed fun, but at night the place will transform. Hallowscream returns, 13th-31st October, for a terrifyingly entertaining night of fear and fun with five separate live-action haunted house attractions. But be warned, the frights aren't limited to the haunted houses! Seriously, not for the faint-hearted. However, once the chills and thrills of Halloween have subsided, you can return to York Maze for their annual (and hugely popular) Firework Spectacular on 5th November, 4.30-10.30pm.

See York's biggest bonfire, feast on the grub of the many food stalls, hear live music, and then stare agog at the amazing fireworks show choreographed to music. n Visit www.yorkmaze.com

TASTIEST SHOCK YOU'LL EVER GET York's Chocolate Story get their spook on

This October half-term, 21st October-5th November, York’s SHOCKolate Story will be celebrating the scariest time of year with a host of frightening features and events. The attraction will be completely decked out for Halloween and guests will discover the secrets behind confectionery’s sometimes poisonous past, and how some beloved brands were connected to blood-curdling events from years ago. You can also tag along on one their Tick-or-Treat Walking Tours, 23rd October-5th November, complete with terrifying tales (and chocolate samples!). n Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

ART THOU ATTENDING?

art & Show 2017 hits York Racecourse art&York show 2017 is a fantastic opportunity for collectors, buyers, and art lovers to come along to this friendly, accessible and affordable show. Taking place at York Racecourse, 27th-28th October, the show has over 120 artists’ work for sale and commission from a wide price range of £10 to £20,000. It will be a chance to actually meet the artists, talk to them about their work and inspirations, and buy and commission direct. n Visit www.artand.co.uk

WHO YA GONNA CALL?

You! Help Barley Hall spy out some ghosts this Halloween.

There’s something strange going on this Halloween at Barley Hall, 30th-31st October. Sightings of former residents who lived and worked at the Hall over 500 years ago have been seen skulking around the rooms and passageways, causing all sorts of mischief and mayhem. A perfect Halloween event for the kids, expect thrills and chills but no nightmares! Phew. Probably best to leave the proton packs at home then, kids. Suitable for five to 12 year olds. n To book, visit www.thejorvikgroup.com/tickets

HEY BABY!

You and your bundle of joy will love the UK Baby Event Yorkshire's biggest baby and toddler show, The UK Baby Event, is toddling over to York Racecourse on 21st October. The one day event will feature over 60 exhibitors, along with presentations, demonstrations and other fun filled activities on the main stage. Everything from prams and pushchairs manufacturers and retailers, to local entrepreneurs promoting and selling their own creations, will be on hand to everyone seeking ideas and inspiration. Sounds goo-goo-reat! n Visit www.theukbabyevent.co.uk/tickets

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7th Oct - 4th Nov 2017 PUMPKINS A-PLENTY Decorations throughout the Dungeon

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VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET'S SLEEPING BEAUTY (30TH OCTOBER) A classic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil.

YORK BARBICAN To book: 0844 854 2757

YORK THEATRE ROYAL To book: 623568.

UGLY DUCKLING (UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER) With a menagerie of mean animals, depicted through inventive physicality, and with live music that quacks and trills, this charming production plays with ideas of identity, a sense of belonging and the journey to discover inner beauty.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE (4TH -14TH OCTOBER) Elizabeth Bennet is witty and clever, has terrible manners and muddy shoes. But with no independence, is her ending actually happy? Or have we been distracted by Colin Firth and frilly shirts?

If you’ve always heard people saying “Austen is so funny” and you never got it – you will now!

MURDER IS ANNOUNCED (17TH-21ST OCTOBER) The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer...

THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE (31ST OCTOBER-4TH NOVEMBER) Following a hugely successful 2016 Australian and UK tour, Frantic Assembly and State Theatre Company of South Australia’s critically acclaimed Things I Know To Be True returns to delight audiences this Autumn.

As beautifully touching as it is funny and bold, Things I Know To Be True tells the story of a family and marriage through the eyes of four grown siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents’ love and expectations.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Visit www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk To book: 501935.

YORK SWINGS AGAINST CANCER (1ST OCTOBER) To celebrate York Against Cancer’s 30th anniversary as a charity, YAC promotions present songs from Sinatra and co performed by local bands and singers.

THE AMERICAN DREAM (7TH OCTOBER) A unique concert featuring Miss Saigon and other American musicals, performed by The Bev Jones Music Company. Be absorbed into the passionate love story set in Vietnam and experience the horror of war and its devastating effects.

THE WICKED WIZARD OF OZ (14TH OCTOBER) Victoria Rooke School of Dance and Drama tell this exciting story in drama, song and dance including ballet, modern jazz, tap, street dance and contemporary ballet.

SOMETHING WONDERFUL (18TH-21ST OCTOBER) Step into the enchanting world of Rodgers & Hammerstein with an evening of their most captivating songs from York Musical Theatre Company.

BARNUM (3RD-11TH NOVEMBER) The young performers of York Light Youth return to bring you an exciting production that is rarely staged in York: Barnum. The show traces the career of Phineas Taylor Barnum, America’s greatest showman, from 1835 to 1881, the year he joined with James A Bailey to form The Greatest Show on Earth. It’s a colourful and dynamic spectacle, full of energy and sparkle from start to finish.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE To book: 0844 8713024.

SON OF A PREACHER MAN (3RD-7TH OCTOBER) Welcome to the Preacher Man, the swinging Soho joint where the kids used to dance the night away and dared to dream of love, while the legendary owner, The Preacher Man himself, dispensed advice to cure the loneliest of hearts.

HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES (9TH-14TH OCTOBER) Following its critically acclaimed West End revival at the Haymarket, Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious tale of matrimonial mishaps and London’s funniest comedy of 2016 comes to York.

A JUDGEMENT IN STONE (16TH-21ST OCTOBER) Ruth Rendell’s brilliant plot unravels a lifetime of deceit and cover-ups which, when revealed, brings a shocking revelation almost as grizzly as murder itself.

TOSCA (6TH OCTOBER) Russian State Opera presents a dramatic masterpiece where love and, politics collide and murder takes place at the highest level. Tosca is one of the most iconic operas of all times. There are three famous arias, ‘Recondita armonia (Hidden harmony), Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amore (I live for art, I lived for love), and ‘E lucevan le stele’ (And the stars shone).

MISTER MAKER & THE SHAPES – LIVE (21ST OCTOBER) Join CBeebies' Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour! With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise.

STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH To book: 01723 370540.

TAKING STEPS (UNTIL 5TH OCTOBER) When tongue-tied solicitor Tristram is sent along to oversee the sale of a large and crumbling house, reputedly a haunted former brothel, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN (UNTIL 7TH OCTOBER) A comedy in four parts about an unremarkable man and the remarkable women who loved him, left him, or lost him.

GOTH WEEKEND (UNTIL 7TH OCTOBER) The story of a girl growing up in a town where being different is difficult, where conforming is the norm.

Mum’s no longer around and dad has started dating a bit too soon. Worst of all he’s dating Belinda, a Goth who looks like a vampire and has her purple hearse parked on the drive.

YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING (18TH-19TH OCTOBER) A laugh out loud, farcical bittersweet comedy, asking questions about ambition and determination, family influence and independence in an ever changing world.

GEORGE'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE (21ST26TH OCTOBER) Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a boy who makes a marvellous medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. An exciting caper for anyone with a sense of adventure.

Take your Granny, she’ll like it too!

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St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Ave. YO10 3ST St Nicks is a charity no. 1153739 registered as ‘Friends of St Nicholas Fields

Saturday 4th November 2017 Eastfield Showfield, Dunnington YO19 5ND 3:30 Gates Open 5:00 Bonfire Lit 5:30 Quiet Fireworks

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ONGOING EVENTS UNTIL 5th NOVEMBER DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION, Treasurers House.

Delve into the changes Frank Green made to the house and find out more about the lost houses of York.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ treasurershouseyork

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BENINGBROUGH: PEOPLE, PLACES AND PORTRAITS, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens, Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am– 5pm. Uncover intriguing stories of prosperity, loss and reinvention spanning 300 years, from Victorian families to RAF crews. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough

VIKING: REDISCOVER THE LEGEND, The Yorkshire Museum.

Two of the most significant and internationally recognised collections of Viking Age treasure in Britain will be brought together for the first time in a major new exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum in 2017. Visit www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk UNTIL 31st OCTOBER MICKLEGATE 'ART IN THE WINDOW ' TRAIL, along Mickelgate. Displays of local artists work in the windows of the shops.

The artwork will be offered for sale to the public with 10% of the sale being donated to a local charity, The Island. For more info, email team@ blossomstreet.co.uk UNTIL 8th OCTOBER DAVID GREENWOOD EXHIBITION, Kentmere House Gallery. A masterful painter of townscape, he never tires of exploring its streets, snickleways and details, famous buildings and terraced houses. Visit kentmerehouse.co.uk

UNTIL 7th OCTOBER NORTHERN ART: FROM SCARBOROUGH TO SKYE, Lotte Inch Gallery. Work by artists David Lloyd Jones, Derek Clarkson, Kenneth Rowntree and Joash Woodrow, amongst others. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk UNTIL 1st OCTOBER YORK FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL, across York. Enjoy the festival markets, demonstrations, cookery classes and sampling stands – all celebrating the very best York, Yorkshire, national, and international grub. For detailed listings, visit www. yorkfoodfestival.com YORKSHIRE LAVENDER, Terrington, 10am-5pm. Wander around the breathtaking landscapes, and purchase lavender-based products in the shop. Visit www. yorkshirelavender.com

SEPTEMBER 25th SEPTEMBER, 19th, 28th OCTOBER & 6th NOVEMBER SAVE A BABY'S LIFE WORKSHOPS, across York. The Royal Lifesaving Society Instructors provide free to attend life-saving workshops. For times and venues, email linda.nelson2704@gmail.com 29th MEDIEVAL FEAST, Barley Hall, 6-9pm. Taking place during York’s famous Food and Drink Festival, this unique dining event will whisk you back to the late Middle Ages for a gastronomic treat! Enjoy a threecourse meal in the Great Hall while your hosts discuss the history of the Hall and talk you through the food available in medieval York. Visit www. thejorvikgroup.com/tickets

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OCTOBER 30th SEPTEMBER-28th OCTOBER FOUNTAINS BY FLOODLIGHT, Fountains Abbey, every Saturday & also Friday 27th October. Experience something truly special this autumn as you explore the illuminated ruins of Fountains Abbey. Listen to the choir, join a tour, and tuck into delicious food. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ fountainsabbey 30th GATSBY BALL, Novotel Fishergate, 7pm-Midnight. A Flappers & Gangsters ball, complete with welcoming drinks, canapés, a three course dinner, live music and much more – all in aid of the York Rescue Boat. To book, call 627239.

YORK MUSICALS AGAINST CANCER, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Nik Briggs from York Stage Musicals and Howard Ella from Rowntree Players have worked collaboratively to put on a show of songs from classic musicals, old and new – all in celebration of

1st HERITAGE BUS RALLY! Yorkshire Air Museum. A nostalgic gathering of historic buses and coaches in association with Thornes Independent Coaches. Some of our live aircraft will be powered up on the day. Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum. org YORK SWINGS AGAINST CANCER, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 2pm & 7pm. This year’s York Against Cancer swing show will once again feature Sam Johnson and his Big Band and artists from the York music scene singing various Big Band numbers. A major coup this year is support from Malton singer turned West End star Scott Garnham, who will guest-perform a few songs. To book, call 501935.

HOW YORKSHIRE HELPED TO BUILD THE HIGH-TECH WORLD OF TODAY, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Emeritus Professor John Goodby, University of York, hosted

by The Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

6th TOSCA, York Barbican. The Russian State Opera performs Puccini’sTosca, a melodrama where love and politics collide, and murder takes place at the highest level. Originally set in Rome in 1800s, it tells the story of two idealistic lovers, Tosca and Cavaradossi. www.yorkbarbican.co.uk 7th, 10th, & 26th LETS TALK COSMETIC SURGERY,

Nuffield Health Hospital. A talk by the hospital’s cosmetic surgeons. To book, call 01904 715111.

7th OCTOBER-4th NOVEMBER THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN, York Dungeon. This October, The York Dungeon is taking over, with brand new and returning events for their favourite time of the year. Not only that, they’ll even be adding new surprises into their shows in The Dungeon itself, along with plenty of surprises every single day. Enjoy an adults-only night on 13th, late opening on 28th & 31st, Trick-orTreat Walking Tours 21st-31st, a bus tour on 14th & 21st, and a river cruise on 28th & 31st. Wow. Visit www.thedungeons.com/york

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York Against Cancer’s 30th birthday.

To book, call 501935.

3rd LETS TALK MEN'S HEALTH, Nuffield Health Hospital, 7-8.30pm.

A talk by the hospital's Dr Chan and Mr Wilson. To book, call 01904 715111.

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7th-8th & 21st-22nd OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Learn about the restored mill, and on 21st, 10-11am, there will be a session for Mini-Millers to make mill animals. To book for that, email minimillers@ holgatewindmill.org, otherwise visit www.holgatewindmill.org 7th-8th THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, 8am-4pm. A fantastic fair, with on-site parking and refreshments. Visit www.jaguarfairs. com 7th ART EXHIBITION AND SALE OF WORK, Wetherby Town Hall, 10am5pm. Work by The Artful Dodgers, with refreshments available and free admission. Email lindaataylor36@ gmail.com COME DANCING, Melodie Park, Wigginton Road. Raising funds for York Against Cancer, enjoy dance lessons, music, and food. Call 01904 691992.

AUTUMN OPEN DAY, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, 10am-3pm. Visit the Nursery and look around the unique and historic railway buildings, greenhouses and railway memorabilia. Autumn bedding

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Help the Friends of Rawcliffe Meadows clear reedmace from water vole scrape in the reservoir basin. Visit www.rawcliffemeadows. wordpress.com 9th FIVE MILE CIRCULAR WALK, meet at the car park of The Durham Ox, Crayke, 9.30am. Join The River Foss Society for a walk to Mill Green via The Durham Ox. Call 764702.

10th EDGELARKS, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. The alchemy of Hannah's evocative songwriting and fiddle and Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much extolled skills on dobro, lap-steel and harmonica, creates a wholly distinctive sound. To book, 658338.

CHARITY MUSIC QUIZ, The White Horse, Upper Poppleton, 8pm. Good prizes, a raffle, baking, and even a free finger supper, kindly donated by the venue. Teams of up to four, with proceeds going to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Call 07749 085686.

BRIDGE AFTERNOON TEA, Poppleton Methodist Church Schoolroom, 2-5pm. Calling all Bridge players! Book as a group of four, enjoy the afternoon tea, and scoop a prize on the raffle. Call 07743 794319.

11th OPEN MEETING, Strensall Village Hall, 7pm. Listen to a talk by the Environment Agency on invasive species like Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed. Hosted by The River Foss Society. Non-members most welcome.

A LEVEL OPEN EVENT, York College, 6-8.30pm. Visit the college, chat to the teachers, meet the students, and see what York College could offer while taking your A Levels.

No need to book â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just turn up. Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 13th-31st HALLOWSCREAM, York Maze, 7-11.30pm. 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. A terrifyingly entertaining night of fear and fun with 5 separate live-action haunted house attractions. But be warned the frights aren't limited to the haunted houses!

Visit www.yorkmazehallowscream. co.uk 13th GROVES ASSOCIATION AWARDS, York St. John Students' Union, 6pm. The Groves Association

14th LITTER PICK IN AND AROUND THE FOSS BASIN, meet at Foss Islands Road Bridge, opposite Halfords. Join The River Foss Society.

Work gloves and stout footwear advised. Call 490081 or email Barry1thomas@googlemail.com CHARITY AUTUMN FAIR, Huntington Methodist Church, 10am-1.30pm. Stalls include cakes, crafts, gifts, plants and bric-a-brac. All proceeds to be shared between The Leprosy Mission, York Against Cancer and The Wilberforce Trust. Email christine.harrison42@yahoo.co.uk YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA, York Barbican, 7.30pm. Grace Huang will perform the third piano concerto of Béla Bartók. The YGO is well into its journey through the major orchestral works of Sibelius - this time it's the turn of his wonderful 5th Symphony. To book, call 0844 8542757.

MALTON FOOD MARKET, Malton.

Watch chef demos, see live music, and buy the best of Yorkshire's finest produce. Visit maltonyorkshire.co.uk

17th ONE DAY, THREE PERSPECTIVES: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RAIL ENGINEER, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm.

A lecture hosted by The Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

ORCHID TALK, Dean's Garden Centre, Stockton Lane, 3.30pm & 5.30pm. Expert Anthony Freeman will be talking about the growing, repotting and general care of orchids.

Bring along your own orchids for an Orchid MOT Clinic. Call 400141.

CHRISTIE CLIFFORD, Meadowbeck Care Home, Osbaldwick, 2-4.30pm. The soloist will perform a concert in celebration of 25th years of Barchester care homes. Call 424244.

18th CLIFFORD'S TOWER AS IT STOOD FORTIFIED C.1684, Friends Meeting House, Friargate, 7.30pm. A talk hosted by the Yorkshire Architectural and York

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are holding an Oscars-style awards evening for adults and children who work and volunteer in the area. Email grovesassociation@gmail.com

HALLOWEEN, MOTHER SHIPTON'S CAVE

LET’S TALK WOMEN’S HEALTH, Nuffield Health Hospital, 7-8.30pm.

One-on-one appointments with Ms Sanaullah. To book, 01904 715111.

20th CHEESE AND WINE EVENING, The Bar Convent, 7pm. Wine consultant Geoff Walker will introduce you to a selection of high quality wines. To book, call 01904 643238.

19th-22nd THE NORTHERN ANTIQUES FAIR, Harrogate Convention Centre.

The fair brings together the finest furniture, fine art, jewellery and accessories from some 35 specialist dealers. Its mix of antiques, midcentury and contemporary pieces will particularly appeal to the design-savvy looking for unusual one-off objects.

Visit www.northernfair.com

21st OCTOBER-5th NOVEMBER YORK’S SHOCKOLATE STORY! York's Chocolate Story, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm). This October half-term, York’s SHOCKolate Story will be celebrating the scariest time of year with a host of frightening features and events. The attraction will be completely decked out for Halloween. Guests will discover

Archaeological Society. Visit www. yayas.org.uk

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the secrets behind confectionery’s sometimes poisonous past, and how some beloved brands were connected to bloodcurdling events from years ago. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com

21st OCTOBER- 1st NOVEMBER YORK MAZE AT HALLOWEEN, York Maze, 10am-5pm. Spooky family fun awaits at York Maze this Halloween, when Yorkshire's award-winning family event reopens for a week over October half term.

The giant maize maze has been harvested but Farmer Tom has kept a small section for the Haunted Maze Treasure Hunt, which is just one of over 20 Halloween attractions, rides and shows, plus every child gets a FREE pumpkin! Also check out the evening’s Hallowscream. Visit www. yorkmazehalloween.co.uk 21st-29th HALLOWEEN, Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough, 10am4.30pm. Beware the curse of

CREEPY CREATURES, RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate. Spend the half term taking the Explorer Trail, indulging in some creepy crafts, and becoming a garden detective. Discover all the creepy creatures dwelling at the splendid garden. Visit www.rhs.org. uk/harlowcarr 21st AN EVENING CEILIDH, Bishopthorpe Social Club, 7.3010.30pm. Have a fun evening with Alterego Ceilidh Band, raising funds for the Keep Your Pet charity. Call 07929 719286.

THE UK BABY EVENT, York Racecourse. Over 60 exhibitors, along with presentations, demonstrations and other fun filled activities on the main stage.

Everything from prams and pushchairs manufacturers and retailers, to local entrepreneurs promoting and selling their own creations, will be on hand to everyone seeking ideas and inspiration. Visit www. theukbabyevent.co.uk/tickets

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24th BELLA HARDY, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. This York St John graduate first come to prominence as a teenage fiddle player before developing into a great vocalist and increasingly accomplished songwriter. To book, call 658338.

the Black Pearl! As Halloween approaches, the curse is strong, with ghosts and ghouls at Mother Shipton’s. Will you survive the fearsome Kraken? Fun for all the family. Visit www.mothershipton. co.uk

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23rd OCTOBER-5th NOVEMBER TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN WALKING TOURS, starting at St Andrewgate, just across from York's Chocolate Story, 1 & 3pm. Ghoulish Count Fectionery will weave terrifying tales, hand out spooky samples and cause plenty of mischief on the city’s ancient streets. Along the way, the histories of some ghastly giants of confectionery will be revealed, such as “Kit Bat”, “Terry’s All Ghould” and “Rowntree’s Fright Pastilles”. To book, visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com 24th OCTOBER-1st NOVEMBER BLOOD, GUTS, & GHOSTS, Royal Armouries, Leeds. Join the museum's gang of ghost hunters and discover the grisly, gory stories behind some of the museum’s most deadly objects.

Also check out What's My Afterlife, a family gameshow with a dark twist, on 27th October, 6pm. To book, visit www.royalarmouries.org/leeds

26th BODY SNATCHERS - A TALK BY COLIN SHEPHERD, Barley Hall, 5-7pm. Discover the hidden history behind the shady practice of providing cadavers to anatomists during the Middle Ages up to the birth of the Industrial Revolution. To book, visit www.thejorvikgroup.com/tickets 27th-28th ART&YORK, York Racecourse. A fantastic opportunity for collectors, buyers, and art lovers to come along to this friendly, accessible and affordable show. Over 120 artists’ work for sale and commission from a wide price range of £10-£20,000.

It will be a chance to actually meet the artists, talk to them about their work and inspirations, and buy and commission direct. Visit www.artand. co.uk 28th OCTOBER-5th NOVEMBER SPOOKY WOODLAND TRAIL, Burton Agnes Hall. Intrepid visitors

28th-29th MICHAELMAS FAIR, Burton Agnes Hall. Enjoy a bustling street fair, celebrating the traditional feast of St. Michael, and marking the end of the farming year. Visit www.burtonagnes. com EXHIBITION, call for venue.

See works by artist Karen Winship following a recent a painting road trip around England. For details, call 07789 277382.

28th SIMPLE GIFTS – MUSIC INSPIRED

BY FOLKSONGS, York Barbican.

York Musical Society chorus and orchestra perform. To book, call 0844 854 2757.

30th OCTOBER- 3rd NOVEMBER OCTOBER HALF-TERM DRAWING AND ANIMATION WEEK, York Minster, 10am-4pm.

Open to all ages, join a sketching sessions to help create a huge floorplan of York Minster below the Five Sisters Window. Your drawings

will help build up each section of the Minster as part of a timelapse which will be uploaded to their website and social media as the week progresses.

Also, animate your drawings on one of the special iPads and see it projected live onto the walls of York Minster. Visit www.yorkminster.org 30th-31st HAUNTED HALL, Barley Hall, 5.30-8pm. There’s something strange going on this Halloween at Barley Hall. Sightings of former residents who lived and worked at the Hall over 500 years ago have been seen skulking around the rooms and passageways, causing all sorts of mischief and mayhem. A perfect Halloween event for the kids, expect thrills and chills but no nightmares!

Suitable for five to 12 year olds. To book, visit www.thejorvikgroup.com/ tickets 31st EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by A lecture by Professor Bette Chambers, Institute for Effective Education, hosted by The Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

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2nd PSYCHIC SUPPER, Mecure York

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are invited on an eerie hunt round the Hall’s atmospheric woodland, where clues are hidden amidst spooky Halloween scenes of witches, spiders and ghostly figures. Visit www. burtonagnes.com

Fairfield Manor Hotel. Enjoy an evening of clairvoyancy with Psychic Steve Holbrook over a two course meal. To book, call 225012 or email events@mecureyork.co.uk 4th-5th CERAMIC SALE, All Saints Hall, The Green, Upper Poppleton, 10am4pm. Twelve talented potters from the Northern Potters Association will have their work on sale.

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

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

Arrive to the fire artists, food and drink before the bonfire is lit. There will be a five minute quiet display for those who are not keen on loud noise, followed by a taster of the night’s live music before the main firework display. The night is then followed by the second set of live music. To book, visit www. dunningtonfayre.org.uk 5th FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE, York Barbican, 3pm. The RBL York Festival of Remembrance 2017 features The Band of the Yorkshire

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Regiment, The Daytones Barbershop Harmony Chorus, Jessa Liversidge, Jake Walsh The Yorkshire Tenor and more great acts. Call 0844 8542757.

seasonal favourite directed and choreographed by the former Bolshoi Ballet Soloist, Konstantin Uralsky. Call 0844 8542757.

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, York Maze, 4.30-10.30pm. Enjoy fireshows, the explosive lighting of York's biggest bonfire, and feast on the grub of the many food stalls. Hear live music, see sideshows, and then of course stare agog the most amazing fireworks show choreographed to music. Visit www.yorkmaze.com/ events/bonfire-night

10th CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York present pianist Noriko Ogawa. Visit bms-york.org.uk

7th THE NUTCRACKER, York Barbican, 7.30pm. Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back with the vibrant, breath-taking and enchanting ballet production, which will be a feast for the eyes and will delight the whole family. The Nutcracker is an eternal

16th NOVEMBER-5th JANUARY THE LOST TRADITIONS OF MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS REDISCOVERED, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the hidden history of Christmas in medieval York at the beautifully decorated townhouse. Join the lady of the house, Joan Snawsell of Barley Hall, as she prepares her household to welcome the great and the good of York into her home for the

festive season. To book, visit www. thejorvikgroup.com/tickets 16th NOVEMBER-1st JANUARY CHRISTMAS AT YORK MUSEUM GARDENS, 4.45-9.30pm (except Christmas Day). This winter, York will welcome its newest attraction, as the City’s beloved York Museum Gardens are transformed into an illuminated trail to host Christmas at York Museum Gardens. Opening on 16th November, the gardens will be filled with light, colour and music as the City’s beautiful, medieval grounds play host to an exciting Yuletide experience. To book, visit www. christmasatyorkmuseumgardens. co.uk or call 08442 097362.

22nd NOVEMBER-7th JANUARY ALL CREATURES…, Kentmere House Gallery, Scarcroft Hill. Paintings by selected local and nationallyknown artists. For opening times, call 656507.

25th-26th THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, 9am-5pm (4pm Sun). A great fair with lots to see. Visit www.jaguarfairs.com

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COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT, York Barbican. Buy your tickets now for the 60th Carol Concert, taking place 17th December. Call 0844 8542757.

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

EVERY DAY JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. The world-famous attraction has reopened after a multimillion pound re-imagining following the devastating flooding in 2015.

Enjoy a new ride experience with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells, of the Viking-Age. There is updated historical interpretation, showcasing the cultural ‘melting pot’ of 10th-century York, and the latest technology bringing the Viking period to life. Visit jorvikvikingcentre.co.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 07970 848709.

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM LEEDS FREE ADMISSION

BLOOD, GUTS & GHOSTS

Join our gang of ghost hunters and discover the grisly, gory stories behind some of the museum’s most deadly objects.

WHAT’S MY AFTERLIFE? Friday 27 October / 6pm – 8.30pm / Ages 6+ The interactive family game show with a difference. Book online now Visit our website for full details

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TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER

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

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

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

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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.

THROUGHOUT EACH WEEK CRAFTING CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Classes and workshops taking place several times a week, from quilt making to machine embroidery. Call 01904 620587.

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY MUSICAL CONNECTIONS, Across York. Regular music and singing classes fro adults of all abilities.

For details of venues and times, call 373011.

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

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

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

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

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

Call 0844 5678666.

1st MONDAY OF EACH MONTH COFFEE MORNING, Huntington

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

1st WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK IVC, Thomas’s of York, 6.30pm. A member-run social club with food and drink. Visit www. yorkivc.club

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YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings.

Call 01273 892672.

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

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

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

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

3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton.

Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk or call 07811 393123.

GIG GUIDE

14 The Velma Celli Show 17 Jeremy Pinnell 18 Burning Duck Comedy: Mae Martin 19 Tunes in Two Cities 20 Basement Jazz: Phoenician Blinds 21 Dapper's Delight 24 3 Or 4 For 1 Or 2 25 Fling 27 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 28 Corella 31 Itch FIBBERS 5 This Feeling Alive 6 Dragonforce 7 UK Foo Fighters 9 Meadowlark 11 Inglorious 13 The Phil Rudd (AC/DC) Band 14 Glass Caves 20 Ferocious Dog 24 British Sea Power 25 Cud – The Singles Tour

26 Bury Tomorrow 27 Alabama 3 Acoustic 28 The Mouse Outfit 31 Itch BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB 5 Sarah Jane Scouten 12 Maria Dunn with Shannon Johnson 19 Pete Coe 26 Singers & Musicians Night NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC 9 A Cuppa and a Chorus 2017 10 Edgelarks 13 Moishe's Bagel 15 Tommy Foggo Superhero

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20 Eduardo Niebla 22 Film: The Ballad of Shirley Collins 24 Bella Hardy 27 Bollywood Jazz 28 YBC: In the Midst of Life POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE 3 Mark Thomas: A Show That

YORK BARBICAN 10-11 Rob Brydon 12 Russell Brand 13 Showaddywaddy 13 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 14 York Guildhall Orchestra 20 Michael Kiwanuka 21 Mister Maker & The Shapes 26 Talon – The Best of The Eagles 28 Simple Gifts 31 The Doobie Brothers THE BASEMENT 1 Fleeting Quiz: Rick & Morty 3 Slotface 5 Craig Stephenson: Deception 6 Not Now Charlie 7 Open Mic Night 8 Burning Duck Comedy: Phil Wang 10 Louise Distras 11 Martha Hill Young Team

York Musical Theatre Company presents

to anyone with ME, or their friends and families. Email bill@York-MECommunity.org

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

Search many more constantly updated local event listings YOURLOCALLINK.CO.UK Gambles On The Future 5 Branaby Rudge By Northumberland Theatre Company 11 John Osborne 12 James Yorkston 19 NT Live: Hamlet 21 The East Pointers 26 Bomb Happy By Everwitch Theatre THE KEY CLUB, 3 Strange Bones 4 Thy Art is Murder 6 Stray From The Path 7 Chasing Dragons 8 In Hearts Wake 14 The Picturebooks 17 Arcane Roots 19 Over Atlantic 21 Marmozets 27 Make Them Suffer THE FALCON TAP, MICKLEGATE 11 Open Mic Night 25 Open Mic Night

ROLL UP... ROLL UP... YorkLightYouth Director: Hilary Dyson Musical Director: John Atkin Choreographer: Hayley Patrick-Copeland

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3rd - 4th and 8th - 11th November 2017 Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk Tel: 01904 501935 Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Judy Gordon, Cy Coleman, Maurice and Lois F. Rosenfeld in association with Irwin Feld and Kenneth Feld.

BARNUM is presented by arrangement with MusicScope & Stage Musicals Ltd. of New York

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The National Trust in York BENINGBROUGH HALL, GALLERY AND GARDENS Call 01904 472027 1st-8th OCTOBER APPLE CELEBRATIONS, 10.30am-5pm (except Monday). Discover the many varieties of apple Beningbrough has to offer with the annual apple week.

Choose your favourite with apple tasting, experience the art of apple pressing, pick apples straight from the tree and have a go at the games.

12th-15th OCTOBER SITTERS AND THEIR STORIES. As part of the National Trust's Prejudice and Pride programme, artist Tanya RaabeWebber will undertake a four day residency. On each afternoon Tanya will have conversations with four different people, willing to share their diverse stories and experiences with the audience in the room and create a portrait during the process.

21st OCTOBER-5th NOVEMBER OCTOBER HALFTERM, 10.30am-5pm (except Monday). Explore all things owl related with the launch of the new ‘oh wise owl’ exhibition. Join Stories Alive for magical tales, glide through the gardens with the spotter trail, be

creative in the owl making workshop and get up close and personal with our feathered friends.

20th – 21st OCTOBER CONSERVATION IN ACTION – HAVE A GO AT GILDING, 12noon–4pm. Have a go at oil gilding with gold in this rare opportunity. The console table has needed essential work, find out how the conservation specialists have repaired it and try one of the techniques. Normal admission charges apply.

TREASURER’S HOUSE Call 01904 624247 UNTIL 5th NOVEMBER DEMOLITION AND

RESTORATION, 11am– 4pm.

Uncover the history of the house you see today and the changes one man made to suit his taste and house his collection. Alongside this, find out more about the fate of some of the lost houses of Yorkshire.

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

28th-31st OCTOBER SPOOKY HALLOWE'EN CRAFTS, 11am-

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4pm. Have fun making your very own piece of artwork to take home. If you're feeling brave enough, why not do a haunted ghost cellar tour or listen to spooky stories in the house?

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/york GODDARDS HOUSE AND GARDEN, TADCASTER ROAD Call 01904 771930 11th-15th OCTOBER NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WEEK, 10.30am5pm. Discover more about one of the world's most iconic chocolates - the Terry's Chocolate Orange. Make a chocolate box, have a go at a trail, discover more in a ten minute talk and indulge in a slice of chocolate orange cake in the dining room.

1st-5th NOVEMBER HALF-TERM FUN, 10.30am-5pm. Get cosy by the fireside or follow the Terry's trail. Find out more about the Terry's family and their chocolate business and have a go at making a chocolate box.

Discover something new this October at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens There's a great deal to get excited about with apple celebration week, a chance to gild with gold, get hands-on at a four day art event and meet owls during half-term. #nationaltrust

Call 01904 472027 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough

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SELBY TOWN MARKET Split across two sites in York town centre – Market Place and Micklegate; every Monday, 9am-3pm.

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