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September the magical month Whaddup York! How are we all? Good summer? Nice holiday? Chaotic school break? Yep, good? Yeah? Oh wait a minute… who cares? Because now it is September – the single most magical and bizarre month of the year. January has new beginnings, April has showers, July has heat, but September has time travelling, pan-dimensional traits. What? Think about it… the moment 1st September rolls up your mind is cast months into the future as you suddenly realise that Christmas, and so therefore the end of the year, is just around the corner. The first day of September is like society’s wake up call, reminding us all that everything must, eventually, come to an end (and that we have to do all our Christmas shopping as soon as possible or risk being

UNPREPARED). Gasp. Take our advice: poo poo it. Seriously, when September begins try to focus on the day itself. Throw your thoughts no farther into the future than 23.59 that night. That way you’ll enter autumn in a calm and collected manner… and this issue of YLL is here to help you do that. Our columns will have you laughing, the Treasure Hunt will have you happily wandering around the city, eyes to the rooftops, and the Time Travel feature will foster in you a greater appreciation of Holgate. Meanwhile, the bustling events section will draw your interest to all the fun stuff you could be doing right now… not what Aunt Margery would like for Christmas. Best of luck, and enjoy your month! SARAH

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busy. So busy in fact, that she had to rush a very important decision this month; which picture of a celebrity would she allow her guinea pig to poop on. It seems that poor old Noel Edmonds will soon be seeing another Crinkly Bottom.

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Are you already missing the warm glow of the summer sun? If so, enter a different competition, because this one is about spending a few hours in the dark! The York Dungeon welcomes one and all to take a jolly stroll around several interactive shows, performed by live actors, and delight in the… DEATH! GORE! BLOOD! HORROR! Have an exciting time learning about executions, the plague, the horrible things that vikings did for a laugh (our personal favourite), and local celebrities Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin. Your gran will love it. Actually, no she won’t; but the kids definitely will. Because kids are weird like that. visit www.thedungeons.com/york/en

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the great news is that we have two pairs of tickets the great news is that we have four tickets up for grabs, to be used whenever you fancy. to enter, simply up for grabs, and entering couldn’t be easier. Just answer this question: answer this easy question:

Which failed explosives enthusiast from York appears at The Dungeon? (Penny for him?) Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘York Dungeon Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 30th September, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

Which Dwarf loving princess will make an appearance in the show? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Disenchanted Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 16th September, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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What kind of sharks will you see at the centre? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Sealife Centre Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 30th September, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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I’ve missed during the past week, cleaning him out can take a while. Something like an entire day, to be precise. I am, of course, full of Good Intentions. Cage-cleaning is absolutely not a form of procrastination. I am a very busy person, and this job needs to be done quickly so I can get on with useful things such as sewing name-tapes into school uniform and discovering that everything is three sizes too small and needs to be replaced yesterday (cue emergency trip to the particular Circle of Hell known as Sports Direct in Davygate. I always think the escalator ought to be heading downwards on

the way in). As there are so many useful things I should be doing, I will not be distracted by the story about the apprentice bricklayer who swam

have been, and whether it compares to the German who memorably brandished his Wurst at me on a train in 1992. Nor will I start reading the Press’s list of Top Baby Names 2016 (Esme at Number Seven? Surely not) to make sure that my children’s names haven’t suddenly Become Common and need changing now, this minute, by deed poll.

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naked across the Ouse this summer and offended tourists by mooning at them and performing an “indecent act” (well, that’s one way to deter them from blocking Skeldergate. It also gives an entirely different dimension to their selfie sticks). I will not waste valuable time wondering exactly which indecent act it might

I will certainly not read a restaurant review of Le Cochon Aveugle in Walmgate (excellent, so it seems. Better get saving). Nor will I wonder if the urban beach in Coppergate is still there, now that everyone is going back to school. I will not inspect a picture of a blocked drain in Fishergate. What’s this? An article on Yorkshire gin? Away with you. And I will absolutely not under any circumstances start dwelling on property porn. Driffield Terrace for £1.75 million, anyone? No: I will concentrate on the main

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presents himself to me. Today’s was Noel Edmonds. There is no satisfaction quite like it. Tee hee, I think to myself as I launch the piggy back into his nice clean cage. I am getting my own back on Noel Edmonds for innumerable crimes against mankind. Most notably horrid facial hair. Then my mother calls. “I’ve just seen your Daily Mail article,” she says. “Oh goody,” I reply. Hmm, I think. How nice it must be to be a Lady of Leisure and have time to sit and drink coffee and read the Mail, while your daughter slogs away at her domestic duties. “Yes. I just retrieved it from the chicken coop. I’m afraid you’re covered in chicken droppings.” I think I have got my come-uppance.

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Well, firstly you could stop beating yourself up about it. I don’t think there is a worse way on earth to spend a Sunday than regretting decisions you’ve made over the weekend. So you ate badly and now you feel rubbish. That’s totally fine. Sticking to decisions you make when you’re not hungry is a difficult road to stay on, and one that we all fall off of from time to time. The best attitude to adopt is this – okay I messed up yesterday, but today is a new day and I’m going to try my best again. Persistence is key with adopting new habits. Stick at it! You could be healthy during the week and naughty throughout the weekend and as for losing weight, do you actually need to? Check online to see if your BMI is where it should be and you might find you’re actually doing a whole lot better than you thought.

Dear Daphne, I found out my best friend has been cheating on his girlfriend with my younger sister. My younger sister also had a boyfriend too. They’ve caused a lot of pain and I can barely sit in the same room as them without wanting to kick off. He bought me a guitar to apologise which I initially accepted. The more I think about it, the more I think that I was cheap and made a bad decision accepting the ‘I’m sorry’ gift. What should I do? Anon, Fulford

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Love can spring up on us at any time and yet we always seem surprised when it vacates the same way. I understand that you’ve built relationships with your partner’s children, as well as herself, and I don’t see why you need to cut off contact with them completely. It would be much less painful to see them now and again. Don’t be afraid to leave her. You can’t stay out of sympathy and deep down I’m sure she wouldn’t want you to either. Try and remain calm and kind when you break up but stay strong. The kinder the break up, the more chance you have of being able to maintain a friendship with her children afterwards.

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art attack! If, for you, September and the coming of autumn means a fresh start and new projects begun, we have just the group for you to join. Haxby & Wigginton Art Group meet on Tuesday nights, 7-9pm, from 10th September in the Methodist Church Hall, Haxby. The friendly, creative bunch get together to discus their work and inspire one another, and enjoy an exhibition each year to show off (and put up for sale) their own paintings. They also receive visits from qualified Art Teachers, to help them perfect their craft. n If anyone would like to join, to paint with like minded people, call 769326.

attention retireD men! Yes, you’re retired. And yes, the impulse may be to just laze around the house and avoid requests to clear out the shed or lay the floorboards in the attic... but we have another suggestion. Heworth Retired Men’s Forum meet every fortnight to listen to a different speaker imparting knowledge on a different subject each time. A great chance to meet fellow chaps and expand your horizon, pop along to the meeting on 13th September to hear Ken Humphries speak about the music of Cole Porter. You don’t need to live in Heworth to join; just to be retired and ready to have a fascinating morning at Heworth Community Centre from 10am. n To ﬁnd out more, call 423277.

theatre life If you’ve ever caught a show at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, you might have noticed the army of dedicated people who help the theatre to run smoothly. But did you know that not a man jack of them are paid? Entirely run by volunteers, even at the highest heights of the organisation, the theatre boasts a packed programmes of shows and events... and you could help them happen. Right now they are looking for yet more theatre fans to join in and volunteer, be it to tear tickets, sell ice creams, or man the sound desk. No prior experience is required, just an openness to give anything a go. n To let them know you’re interested, email volunteer@ jrtheatre.co.uk or call 501935.

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A very romantic and highly charged sexual energy seems to be in charge during the opening days of the month, but notes of caution start creeping in around the 10th or 12th and you might find yourself back tracking on a number of hastily made arrangements. Girls are in charge of the agendas while guys go along for the ride.

A bit of a moody and mysterious month with some conflicting emotions. Financial expenditure requires some restraint, and you need to spend some time considering your long term future options. Anything to do with savings plans and insurance schemes will be relevant – and don’t forget the sock beneath your mattress.

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aries 21ST MAR - 20TH APR An exciting mood of expectation runs through the whole period of September and something important falls into place during the very last days. It could be said that a target is hit, and a goal has been scored. There is also quite a lot of zing and fizzle in affairs of the heart, and even the most established relationships get a buzz.

taurus 21ST APR - 21ST MAY A tricky month with a number of different issues demanding your attention. Finances take a hit around the 7th and something comes to a rather abrupt end on the 13th. It’s a good month for buying and selling,

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cancer 22ND JUN- 22ND JUL Some hard earned reward comes your way… you’ve worked for it so you can afford to celebrate a little. New job routines (and career directions) open up new financial possibilities, and despite some minor setbacks on the 4th and again on the 14th you should be more than pleased with your progress. Travel aspects on the 16th & 26th.

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Think of Holgate, and you might automatically imagine the splendid windmill. That’s fair enough, it is pretty striking. But what you might not think about is grammar, and how the way this sentence looks on this very page in your hand was shaped by the suburb just outside of the city centre. And it’s all thanks to an American. What? Let’s delve into the history of notable Holgate exresident, Lindley Murray.

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Lindley Murray was born in Pennsylvania in 1745, a time before the USA when the colonies were still possessed by Britain. His father was a wealthy New York Quaker and merchant, but Lindley (one of twelve children!) preferred reading books to counting stock. After failed attempts to instil in him a merchant’s spirit, Lindley’s father allowed him to study law; at which he excelled. Because of his father’s close ties to the UK, and his own trips to England, Lindley was a noted monarchist, and so when the Revolutionary

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several times and even translated into French. After he was petitioned to write a book about grammar to be used as a teaching aid in the local Friends’ Girls School, he penned English Grammar; a book that went through fifty editions, was exported around the world, and used for decades after as the basis for ‘proper’ English grammar.

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was needed for those suffering from metal illness. The hospital still exists to this day. But at the turn of the 19th century Murray’s health began to deteriorate yet further, from what people now suspect to have been Post-Polio Syndrome. He could no longer speak at the Quaker Friends’ Meeting House, and by 1810 he was confined to his house. However, that house also became famous; his library was known to be huge, while his garden (as a result of his interest in botany) was said to rival Kew Gardens in London.

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WHO: Holy Moly & The Crackers & Buffalo Skinners WHERE: Fibbers WHEN: 1st September 2016 INFO: Both of these bands (it’s a coheadline) Are known to blow venues away when they play. Imagine you’re going to drive to a folk rock gig and before you know it you’ve had six beers and you’re dancing on a table... Be careful because it could well happen.

I took a pretty big loan out to go on holiday once. Brilliant idea right? Applied online, no questions asked, and the next week I was on a plane to Kavos absolutely loving life and thinking about what an exciting and spontaneous future I had ahead of me. Fast forward seven days and I was crying in a train station in London because I didn’t have enough money for the train home and I was 100 percent sure my mum was going to go down for GBH when she found out. Press that tedious fast forward button again and I have finally finished paying off said loan. AND. IT. WAS. SUCH. A. DRAIN. It was literally the worst idea I’ve ever had. Well almost. Taking a degree in

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I’ve been putting a lot of thought into how to make my life more full filling and enriched out of work. My thoughts so far have involved volunteering and pottery. I want to know, what do you do for fun? Since the re-opening of York Art Gallery and CoCA (Centre of Ceramic Arts) I’ve played with the idea of learning to throw a pot. It would make Christmas a whole lot cheaper too I figured. Mum if you’re reading this, you know what Father Christmas is bringing you. If you took on a hobby that made you

feel generally happier, I want to hear from you! Please, Please, Pleeeease email me krystal@yourlocallink.co.uk and tell me what it was.

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GOT THAT FUNNY FELINE? Ever noticed that York is full of cats? No, not the furry kind that piddle on your car’s tyres and keep you up all night shrieking – we mean the statues. Central York is dotted with statues of cats, and we’ve prepared a treasure hunt so you can see a good chunk of ‘em. Begin on Ouse Bridge, looking towards Low Ousegate (the one with the little Tesco store on it). Walking up the street, see if you can spot not one, but two cats. These are the oldest surviving in York, having been placed there in the 1920s. One is black, while the other is a ginger, and they were placed there by the owner of what was once a grocer’s shop.

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Good question. Apart from two notable examples (which you’ll see first) most of the cat sculptures in York were placed there in the last thirty years by local architect Tom Adams. A tradition dating back centuries, model cats were often placed on houses and shops to deter rats and vermin – we suppose it saves having to fed them.

continue on to Coney Street. With your eyes to the left, see if you can see the next cat. He’s crouched down as if spying something very tasty on the other side of the street. Placed up there in the early 80s, he is one of Tom Adam’s first cat sculptures, made by Jonathan Newdick.

step 3 Carry on along Coney Street, then cross over to Lendal. Head right to the very end of the street, near to the Museum Gardens gates. This cat has a very noble pose and is referred to locally as ‘Chambers’ – there’s your clue as to where he is. It’s almost like he’s keeping an eye on traffic coming over Lendal Bridge (perhaps he used to work for the Council).

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Head back down Lendal, then turn left onto St Helen's Square. Cross the square and head up Stonegate. You might feel sorry for this cat, who is perched just behind a ledge on the right side of the street. You might be able to see him (eventually), but he might not be able to see you.

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And there you go; ten of York’s secret cats. But, there are many more to see dotted about the city (and beyond). To find them all why not get the new book ‘The Mystery Cats of York’ by Stan Young, available from Visit York and Waterstones, priced £4.99.

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Come back down St. Andrewgate and cross King’s Square, heading for The Shambles. There are two cats to spot on The Shambles, one of which is uniquely modern. The other, directly over the street, has been there since 2011 and was modelled after Tom Adams own cat, Mickey, who used to climb the architect’s office walls on The Mount.

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Celebrate everyone’s ability Although August was very much about the Olympic Games in Rio, the sporting action doesn’t stop there. From 7th September the Paralympic Games will kick off, with team GB sending 258 athletes to complete in 19 different sports. During the London 2012 Paralympic games, Team GB scooped a whopping 120 medals. The group of athletes has been challenged to beat that number this year, and with what looks like an immensely strong and capable team, there is a good chance that they will smash that target. Paralympic sports include archery, table tennis, shooting and canoeing, and also more energetic games like athletics, cycling, football, rugby, judo, rowing, swimming, and basketball amongst others. Sports fans will be well catered for, as competitions they will have seen and enjoyed during the preceding Olympic Games are slightly modified or played using different equipment. Discover more at www.rio2016.com/en/paralympics

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Cycling is on the rise. From the Tour de France burning through our city a couple of years ago, to the new and awesome Tour de Yorkshire, York is increasingly being considered a hub for British cycling. And you can get involved, no matter what your ability is, and it’s all thanks to Get Cycling. Get Cycling, a community non-profit company based in Fulford, sells and hires bikes of all shapes and sizes, as well as organising cycling events and even trips abroad. One of the most important things they do is run regular accessible cycling open days, where people with disabilities can have a go with specially designed and modified bikes. Immensely fun, the events also serve to inspire people to get involved in the extremely rewarding and social world of cycling. n Find out more about any upcoming events at www.getcycling.org.uk

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As you might imagine being a sporting event, Yorkshire is very well represented by Team GB in the games. Leeds will be proudly watching Kadeena Cox as she goes for Gold in both the athletics and cycling competitions, whereas Bradford are being represented by Coral Batey in Wheelchair Rugby. Meanwhile, Sheffield athletes include rower Grace Clough, swimmer James Crisp, Kim Daybell for table tennis, and Antony Cotterill in regular tennis. Hull are fielding two athletes, including Chris Skelley in judo, and Doncaster, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Halifax and Wakefield will also be watching their home talent perform. We wish each and every one of them (even the non-Yorkshire athletes, we suppose) the very best. Go get ‘em. Oh, and if you’re wondering where York’s Paralympians are, read on…

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If you think of a sport that would definitely require two hands to excel at, rock climbing is probably top of the list. However, one athlete from York is making waves in the British Climbing scene, and she is doing so with only one arm. Sianagh Gallagher, 20, was born without her collarbone, shoulder blade and left arm. That hasn’t stopped her from not only being a leading light in the climbing world, but also being the captain of Britain’s Paraclimbing team. The only competitive climber in Europe with just one arm, Sianagh competes around the world in tournaments, and last year even bagged her first gold medal. Climbing has only recently been confirmed as a future Olympic sport, so unfortunately she won’t be going along with Team GB to Rio. But, as climbing makes its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, and if Sianagh goes along to compete, there could soon be an Olympic gold medal heading back to York!

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Sport report with Dan Tait Each month Dan delivers his thoughts on local, national, and international sporting clashes. Pray silence. After the underwhelming European Championships, it is good to see proper football is back with York City returning to action in the National League. Personally I have been struggling to get particularly excited about seeing Boreham Wood, Forest Green, and Bromley on the fixture list. One supporter was a bit more energetic than me, posting on a fan forum, “Anyone know where I can get the Non-league Paper from?” to which someone rather comically replied “Bit of a long shot but have you tried a newsagent?” September’s games at Bootham Crescent include the visit of Solihull Moors on Saturday 3rd, highly fancied Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday 13th, and finally Dover on Saturday 17th. Football continues to go money mad as Man United broke the World Record transfer fee with the resigning of French International Paul Pogba, leading them to trend with the twitter handle #Pogback. Well I guess #soldfor3millionandboughtback foranembarassing89million doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. He says he has unfinished

business at Man United and the club has given him ‘positivity’ and ‘energy’. They have also agreed to give him £290,000 per week which might help too.

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At time of writing the summer of sport is in full swing thanks to the Olympic Games. Is it just me or is any old sport getting added to the list? Women’s rugby 7s this time, and apparently Softball will be at the next games. I am hoping that the sack race and the egg ‘n’ spoon race make an appearance in the future so we all feel like we could become Olympians. As ever the opening ceremony was a bone of contention for some people. One of the most eagerly answered questions was “Are we classed as Great Britain or United Kingdom?” when contemplating whether to stay up and watch the flag bearing, seeing it trickle along in alphabetical order. The BBC came in for some criticism for the commentary and some felt, after some dubious facts, that they would have been in big trouble had Wikipedia had a fault and gone down. Still, it’s nice to see countries come together and support one another from different sports. None better

illustrated than US Gymnast Regan Smith who posted a picture on social media of her meeting NBA and Team USA Basketballer DeAndre Jordan.

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One of my favourite summer past times is to go to watch Yorkshire CCC, and this year has been no different as the Tykes bid for a third consecutive County Championship title. Whilst the cricket on show may be first class, the tannoy system remains as effective as Wayne Rooney’s hair stylist. Getting the updates from the test match sounded like they were coming via a speaker under water. When complaining about it to a fellow supporter, he claimed you could hear it crystal clear…..in the toilets! The season continues in September as Yorkshire hope for a rousing finish as they take on fellow title hopefuls Durham at Headingley, beginning Tuesday 6th. Hopefully supporters can get behind them rather than give them the kiss of death like when I went recently against Warwickshire when someone shouted to Tim Bresnan “C’mon Bressy lad, stick in there” as he’s been at the crease for over an hour as Yorkshire were under the cosh but the very next ball spooned one to a welcoming fielder.

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If the thought of booking flights, hotels, trips out, and food for your holiday is just a bit too much to get your head around, you’ve probably sought the assistance of a travel agent. If that agent was Yorkbased Quartz Travel Group then you really need to show your appreciation by voting for them. That is because Quartz has been nominated for the British Travel Award 2016. The prestigious accolade, for which Quartz have been nominated in the Best Local Travel Agency, Best Independent Travel Agency, and Best Travel Retailer for Customer Service categories, will be awarded following a glitzy ceremony in London in November. But the great thing about these awards is that they are voted for by the public; you can cast your vote right now.

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To help Quartz walk away from the night with as many deserved awards as they should, pop over to their website (www.quartz-travel.co.uk) right

now. At the top of the home page you’ll see some awards icons – click on those and vote away! The British Travel Awards are considered the benchmark for excellence when it comes to finding out who really is the best in the travel industry, and with so many happy (and well-tanned) customers on their books, the friendly staff of Quartz are definitely strong contenders. British Travel Awards’ chief executive Lorraine Barnes Burton said: “This year there are nearly seven hundred nominations listed against 83 Award categories, and competition to win a British Travel Award will be fierce. In 2015 more than a million votes were cast to decide the winners, making the BTAs easily the largest awards programme in the

UK. voting in the 2016 Awards is now open and voters have until 30th September to show their support. Good luck to the Quartz Travel Group!”

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In the ten years since opening, Quartz have become synonymous with a high quality of service. The experienced team have all contributed to the company’s excellent reputation, both in York and across the country, for providing a highly personal and bespoke service when planning your trip. Always going the extra mile for their clients, Quartz provide highly detailed itineraries, including pre-booked seat numbers (when possible), and even contact hotels in advance to try and get room upgrades for you. Plus, when you are on your hols, they will be available to help, 24/7, in the event of an emergency. So if they’ll be there for you, why not be there for them… and vote. n Visit www.quartztravel.com

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You may have heard of venturefest, a one day festival designed to bring investors and entrepreneurs together. Taking place at York Racecourse on 16th November, the day will also be playing host to Pitchfest, a chance to pitch your business idea in direct competition with other people. If you win, not only will you bag £5000 in prize money, but you'll also receive a whole year of business support. Application to apply closes on 16th September, so if you've got an idea burning away inside your brain, let it out – and you might end up being the next Richard Branson. n To find out more, visit www. venturefestyorkshire.net

LEGAL POSITIONS Great news for a local legal firm, after their senior director was named the new president of the Yorkshire Law Society. Peter Kay of Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd, who not only have offices in York, but also Wetherby and Malton, took up the esteemed position in this, the society's 230th year. The second oldest law society in the country, it exists to not only promote the interests of its members but also those of the clients of solicitors in Yorkshire. Peter said: “It is a great honour to accept such a prestigious role. My aspiration for the year ahead is to raise the approval rating of solicitors and their firms in the Society’s area.” We wish him all the best. n Visit www.warekay.co.uk

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Car makers make cars. Make sense, doesn’t it? A lot of time and effort goes into Mirror mirror on the car... WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU!?! those cars, so it’s no surprise that many car makers That is what many Japanese motorists could soon be saying, only make cars and nothing else. However, some have – after the Japanese government gave permission for mirror-less for very strange reasons – decided to go ‘off book’ from time to to be tested on their roads. The new cars (which may be new time and make... erm... other things. For example, did you know that Peugeot also make model BMWs) use cameras and monitors instead of traditional pepper mills, and Maserati make dice? They do, along with Lamborghini who also make mirrors. As the cameras have a wider field of view they could a smartphone, Ferrari who have a line of golf clothing, Bentley who also make furniture, help to eliminate the blind spot motorists experience when and Bugatti who, randomly, also make a Hookah pipe. I suppose forking out over a million seeing behind, but many people are worried because the camera pounds for one of their cars would suggest you were smoking something, arf arf! But our system is complex. Mirrors never break down, do they – even favourite has to be Porsche who are also in the business of making children’s bobsleighs. when cracked. So, would you drive a car without mirrors? Because why the heck not, eh?

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visit www.york-professionals.co.uk Hareide Design Mega Yacht. Okay, okay... hardy a toy... but after last month's Rolls Royce concept car we wanted to 'push the boat out' a little further. Ha! This 108 metre mega yacht has been created by Norwegian design company Hareide, and features a grand hall, a helicopter landing pad, an elevated dining room, a 20 metre pool, and also a kind of beach at the stern (which is boat-talk for at the back). It's basically like having a modern, kitted out mansion that ﬂoats. That also has it's own beach. So if you're keen to take the business world by storm one day and make your millions, this could be for you – as it will cost more than 100 million pounds. Ouch.

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A GENIUS IDEA! We gave it a few years, but it looks like the internet and computers aren't going away anytime soon. To that end, a career in IT would be a pretty good direction for a young person to head in, and we know of one local company helping school kids do just that. Genius Services, based on The Shambles, help to train youngsters in everything they need to know to be an IT whiz, including arranging work placements and offering all the support they might need. From web design, to answering the phones, Genius Services can help. For a full list of their services, visit www.genius.services or call 898455.

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A real-ale, real family fun festival, on the Knavesmire, 14th-17th September.

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property forum 5th September, 5-7pm. The Grand Hotel and Spa. chamber golf Day 8th September, 12noon-9pm. York Golf Club. chamber agm and lunch 16th September. 11.45am-2.30pm. York Racecourse. pure networking 27th September, 7.30-9am. Dean Court Hotel.

St Leonard’s Hospice (@SLHYork) If you fancy a very public, very fun bath, get to the Hospice’s Bubble Rush on 25th September!

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property of the month Technically that should read ‘Properties of the month’ as this time we’re looking at a single large house that has been subdivided into three spacious properties in the Huntington Road area. Brand new to the market are these three individually designed luxury lifestyle properties, comprising of one executive and versatile two storey, two bedroom house, with home office or study, and also two exceptional two bedroom properties with gardens. Thoughtfully developed, these homes optimise space and light in a contemporary setting. The two bedroomed, bay fronted, executive home has versatile accommodation over two floors. An inviting atmosphere is created by the spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen area, offering the flexibility of a choice of settings for dining and living. The property is complemented with two double bedrooms, a home office/study, a house bathroom with separate shower, and a separate cloakroom on the ground floor. This property will appeal to professionals and executives who enjoy city centre living, who also possess the desire for versatility and internal space. The property benefits

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For further details, and to arrange a viewing of any of the properties mentioned, call William H Brown on 621138.

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s p r i n g f lo Wering the heat of the summer months has b u l b s After started to cool, and the long lazy evenings are becoming shorter (some of the extremely organised amongst us may even be planning Christmas shopping), the last thing on anybody’s mind will be spring colour in the garden. However, now is exactly the right time to start planning your tubs, beds and borders. Bulbs can make a beautiful addition to any garden, either in an existing border or planted in strategically placed tubs. Many people don’t bother with bulbs because they think they are a nuisance and hard work, but bulbs will give years of pleasure without needing more than minimal maintenance. Some bulbs may need lifting seasonally, or you may just prefer to not have them in the garden whilst they are dying down. Plant a number of bulbs into an aquatic basket (which has slits all around the sides and the bottom) and plunge the whole basket under ground, then they will grow happily and you can lift the whole thing later to move them. This also gives a greater impact when planting bulbs in clumps.

(light)bulb moment Bulbs are also fun for children to grow, with some giving quite quick results. For example Colchicum can be grown without compost. Simply place your bulb on a saucer on the windowsill and watch it grow and flower. An old favourite for children is the Hyacinth which again doesn’t need compost. Fill the bottom of a hyacinth glass with water and

place the bulb in the top, as it grows the roots will come out and find the water. Crocus are another bulb with quick results. Three varieties will flower in autumn: Crocus Kotschyanus Zonatus, Crocus Sativus and Crocus Speciosus. A popular present to give at Christmas is a planted bowl of Hyacinths. Narcissus can also be in flower before Christmas, but it isn’t just a case of planting them very early; you have to make sure that you have purchased the correct bulbs. There are varieties that have been specially ‘prepared’ for early indoor flowering. Hyacinth ‘Pink Pearl’

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this question in the nursery just last week, but didn’t know the answer. So I turned to my favourite book to see what was going on – hey, you’re never too old to learn! The flower buds of day lilies (Hemerocallis) fail to open normally in early summer, remaining inflated and distorted, and containing many small white midge larvae up to about 3mm in length. Damage is particularly severe on yellow-flowered varieties and reaches a peak by late June. Adult midges emerge from the soil from May onwards and fly up onto Hemerocallis flower buds to lay eggs. Larvae develop within the buds and, when fully fed, fall onto the soil where they overwinter. There is only one generation per year, which is why infestations naturally decline after early July. You should pick up affected buds as soon as they appear and destroy them, preferably by burning. Spraying

with a contact insecticide at the time of adult emergence may prevent infestation, but timing is critical as the adult midge must be killed before the females lay their eggs. We have some larger borders that lack colour from mid-summer onwards. Could you please recommend some perennials, as I have some shrubs already in place? Many of the perennials that flower in the middle of summer do so over a long period, taking advantage of the available warmth and sunlight. The following selection include some plants that begin flowering in early summer, and others that continue blooming into early autumn, earning their place in the garden by extending the period of interest. • aster ‘king george’ is an excellent late summer perennial, with clumps of erect, leafy stems topped by broad, flattened heaps of yellowcentred violet-purple daisy flowers. • coreopsis ‘moonbeam’. In summer, a profusion of lemon-yellow flower heads cover this low, bushy plant. Slender stems branch to bear finely cut leaves, ideal for the front of a border. • crocosmia ‘lucifer’. A bright and cheerful perennial, it forms a clump of robust, sword-shaped leaves. It’s arching, branched spikes of brilliant red, late-summer flowers are good for cutting.

• lavatera ‘rosea’. Easily one of the most popular and reliable mallows, forming a large woody based, semi-evergreen bush, covered with deep pink flowers during summer. • monarDa ‘beauty of cobham’. Flowering during late summer and early autumn, this lovely plant bears crowned heads of pink flowers, with purple bracts that turn a warm brown in winter. • salvia ‘mainacht’. velvety dark indigo-blue flowers with purple bracts, borne in long spikes on leafy, four angled stems. • verbena ‘bonariensis’. Bees, butterflies, and hoverflies are all attracted to the delicate clusters of tiny, lilac-purple flowers that crown the tall, branching stems. It seeds freely. Here are a few more… Campanula lactiflora ‘Loddon Anna’, centranthus ‘ruber’, anemone ‘September charm’, hemerocallis ‘stella de oro’, kniphofia ‘Royal standard’, and veronicastrum ‘virginicum’. Most of these perennials carry the Royal Horticultural Society’s award of garden merit. All the best!

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it’s shoWtime! Late summer and early autumn are the time for the annual fruit and vegetable shows. Many gardeners grow for the show bench; in fact some grow for this rather than the kitchen. The aim is not necessarily to have tasty and nutritious produce, but rather perfect, uniform and blemishfree specimens to catch the judge’s eye and secure that coveted first prize certificate. York has its fair share of traditional fruit and vegetable shows. You may know of one or two, and perhaps even put in a few entries taken home a few prizes. Many of the shows are staged by village societies or clubs, or allotment associations, and have been running for years.

held at Askham Bryan College on 4th September, has nearly 50 classes for fruit and vegetables. Further details can be found on the Society’s website at www.ancientsocietyofyorkﬂorists. co.uk Although I’ve had the odd dalliance with traditional fruit and vegetable shows, somehow winning a prize for the biggest marrow or the shiniest and reddest tomatoes doesn’t appeal. I grow fruit and vegetables because I want to have nutritious home grown food and also because I want to enjoy the fresh ﬂavours and tastes you simply can’t get with shop-bought produce.

floWer poWer We also have the shows organised by the Ancient Society of York Florists, the world’s oldest horticultural society, founded in 1768. Despite its title, the Society’s shows aren’t restricted to ﬂowers. The September show, to be

getting organic For the last few years I’ve taken part in a fruit and vegetable show with

a difference; one organised by York Organic Gardeners Association. The difference is not only that the produce should be grown according to organic principles (there are no strict rules, but entries should be unsprayed and cultivated in an environmentally friendly way), but that judging is based on taste and flavour rather than size and appearance. In many ways the Taste and Flavour Show is like a traditional fruit and vegetable show with categories or ‘classes’ for different types of fruit and vegetables, plus a few for the likes of flowers, bakes, jams and pickles. All entries however, even the garlic, chilli peppers, and potatoes (only these are cooked), are tasted raw by a panel of judges. Prizes are awarded for each class primarily according to flavour. Unless an entry looks really unappealing and moth eaten it is the one that tastes best that wins.

shoW time! This year’s show, which is supported by York Food Festival and Edible York, will be held at Brunswick Nursery, Appleteon Road, Bishopthorpe, on Saturday 17th September. There are 43 different classes, 26 for vegetables, six for fruit, and others for ﬂowers and produce. A schedule and further details can be viewed at www. yorkorganicgardenersassociation. org.uk. You can enter by turning up with your tasty produce between 10am and 12noon on the day (no need to pre-register). Judging is between 12noon and 2pm, and the show opens for public viewing at 2pm. Prize-giving is at 3pm after which there’s even an opportunity for everyone to taste the entries! If you grow some tasty fruit and vegetables why not enter a few? Remember it doesn’t matter what they look like, it’s the taste that counts.

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SHARE AND SHARE A... PLANT? Meeting for another of their excellent sharing sessions, Creating Cooperative Communities welcomes one and all to Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall on 3rd September. From 10.30 until 11.30am you can swap your excess produce, seeds, and plants, and even swap with others to give your garden a fresh twist. Find out more at www. haxbyandwiggintonccc.org.uk

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Since 1988 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools have been encouraging young people to step out into the limelight and unleash their potential. Clearly they are doing something right, as almost 30 years later, and with over 600 schools across the country, Stagecoach is getting a new logo. The two crossing spotlights represent the organisation's intent to invest in both theatre skills and life skills, and that is just what new pupils will get when they sign up in York. Principal Sally Thrussell says, “Our teachers have always encouraged their classes to embrace possibilities and take on new challenges, but over time the challenges we face as a society have changed. Today we need to help every child to unlock their potential by giving them creative courage for life.” n To find out more, visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/york

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Here's a nice little story about a group of York volunteers getting recognised for their hard work. After the Friends of Huntington Library assisted phone company Talk Talk at a recent event, the telecoms giant decided to say thank you by presenting the group with a brand new iPad. Maybe the team will use it to collectively work on their Angry Birds high scores, but maybe also to help them organise future events and to promote the library. Either way, well done to the friends, and to find out more about what they do, give the library a call on 552669.

The York Common Good Trust, a group that gives grants and donations to charities in and around the city, is welcoming applications from local organisations working for the benefit of people in York. If you work to help people, either as a charity yourself, or as part of a group that helps to raise funds, or organises activities and events for others, The York Common Good Trust could help you. Recently donations were made to charities Lollipop and Carecent, and also to the York Early Music Festival. n If you feel like you could benefit, make an application (or ask for further details) to: Charles Walker, YCGT, 54 Bootham, York YO30 7XZ.

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If you’ve ever seen a beautiful piece of jewellery and thought that anything so perfect must have been made by magical beings and forged by dragon fire, think again. Although we applaud your imagination and belief in magic, it is in fact you who could be creating stunning items of jewellery… if you sign up to the York School of Jewellery. The school, which is based in Fulford, is staffed by talented instructors with over 45 years of combined experience teaching jewellery making, silversmithing, and design. Have the run of three superbly equipped bespoke workshops, which

include specialist enamelling kilns, jewellery specific photographic equipment, and hundreds of silversmithing stakes. The classes are very relaxed, with an emphasis on health and safety. Great fun, and the perfect way to meet new people with similar interests, the York School of Jewellery has full disabled access, and is a great way to explore a new hobby, gift an experience to a friend, or hone your skills and craft in order to start your own business. n To find out more about the courses on offer, visit www.york-schoolof-jewellery.co.uk or call 674767.

snoWy & harriet. Snowy was kept in such appalling conditions with his hutch being so small he could not move. Due to this his muscles were damaged, but with physio and TLC he is improving on a daily basis. Meanwhile Harriet was a stray and was slightly grumpy and lonely so the home paired her up with Snowy and they bonded straight away.

“Follow the child” was Dr Maria Montessori’s advice, and it continues to form the basic principle of Montessori childcare a century later. There is no greater place to see that in action than at the York Montessori nurseries in Fulford and Strensall. Creating inspiring and fun environments, inside and outside, the friendly and experienced staff work to encourage each child’s sense of exploration. Both nurseries have wonderful facilities and outside spaces, with each and every resource available to the children introducing them to an essential concept that their life will need. By choosing what to do themselves, with support from the staff, the wee sprogs will find that York’s Montessori nurseries boast a fun and enthusiastic environment – and so will you! n To ﬁnd out more, visit www.yorkshiremontessorinursery.co.uk

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Local, family-run, and one of the last remaining independently owned care homes in the city, Fulford Nursing Home continues to tick all the right boxes. A permanent fixture on the caring scene in York since 1990, Fulford Nursing Home offers residents a real home from home experience, with a heavy emphasis on love, friendship, and respect. It is no surprise then, that the home scores so incredibly well when compared to other care facilities across the city and beyond. Earlier this year, following the flooding, Hannah Whitehead moved into the home. Her daughter, Linda, said of the move: “The staff at Fulford Nursing Home have certainly changed my mum's views on care. She has found them, from the nursing staff to the catering team, to be extremely wonderful. In her words, “Everyone is so kind and helpful.” She has been given a new lease of life!” Recently nominated for a Small Business of the Year award – the only care home on the list – Fulford Nursing Home continues to go from strength to strength. Residents enjoy regular open days, sandcastle competitions (wow!), weekly motivational classes, impromptu BBQs, flower arranging, internet surfing, art classes, and even the odd Elvis tribute singer! You name it; Fulford Nursing Home has done it and will keep on doing it. n To find out more, visit www.fulfordnursinghome.co.uk

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Looking for a new challenge; one that will keep both your body and your social life nice and healthy? If so, bowls could be for you, and New Easwick Bowls Club are keen for you to give it a go. In September the club are offering two great opportunities to get started. First up, a four week beginners’ course gets rolling from 16th September, where the use of woods and shoes is all included. And on the 25th, as part of the York 50+ Festival, older players can give it a shot from 10am (and then stay for Sunday lunch, if you like!). With so much going on, New Earswick Bowls Club is the place to be to take up a fun new sport, and make some fun new friends. n Call 750230.

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

It's happening. Some 17 years after most other people start to learn, I recently began my studies into the arts of the motor vehicle. Yes, I'm learning how to drive. A car, that is. Not a point. I can drive home any number of points. Just like this one. Boom. You'll be happy to hear that it is going well, and that neither I, nor any other road user or pedestrian, has yet to be maimed. This is partly due to my instructor, who, as well as being rather good at drive-teaching, also has a set of pedals by his feet. Granted, it's a bit annoying that he keeps slamming on the brakes just when I'm about to show him the manoeuvrers I've learnt while

practising on Grand Theft Auto on the Xbox, but it's nice to know he's paying attention.

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not possess the ability to drive. First off, what's the deal with the clutch? Seriously, surely cars could just do without it? You have two feet, yet there are three pedals down there; one for go, one for stop, and one to confuse the crap out of the dedicated yet stubborn learner. I realise you can get automatic cars, but they are very popular in America; a country that is possibly about to vote a six foot Oompa Loompa into the White House, so no thanks. Secondly... blind spots. “Oh yeah, there is a part of the road that you can never see. Sorry about that.” Fix it then – get better mirrors or something, or at least a few cameras on your car so YOU CAN SEE ALL THE WAY AROUND YOU. It's like constantly driving in those blinkers they put on horses to stop them getting distracted, yet there's no danger of me walking off the trail to eat some dandelions.

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We hear from Laurie Prime of York Yoga Studio on how a bit of â€˜me timeâ€™ is vital to our health and happiness.

Taking care of others is like exhaling. Taking care of yourself is like inhaling... For many of us, looking after others is as natural a part of our life as breathing. We raise our children, love and care for our spouses and our homes, give our all to our jobs, our families, our friends, and neighbours. We volunteer our time to worthy causes, we do favours for others, and we care about what happens in the world. And this is wonderful; this selfless support to others is a hallmark of our humanity. But all this giving does come at a cost.... to you! In yoga terms, all the giving is like exhaling, but if you never stop to inhale, to nourish and care for yourself, you will soon run out of breath, out of energy. That will not be helpful to anyone. So how can you stop, take a breath, and restore your own power? Clearly you need to eat well and to sleep, to nourish and rest the body. But we also need to take care of our minds and our spirits, and to give our bodies the kind of exercise that replenishes and restores, and for these purposes nothing is better than yoga.

Tune out to tune in

Giving yourself an hour away from all the responsibilities of your life is an important step in taking care of yourself. In your yoga practice you learn to tune into the messages of your body, to listen to your breath and to bring steadiness and calm to the mind. This is restorative in the deepest sense of the word, returning you to the essence of yourself. The mindful stretching and breathing awakens your muscles and organs, bringing vitality and energy to the body. In your yoga practice, you learn to stay focused on the present moment, bringing a sense of perspective to

the pressures you face in your daily life. A regular yoga practice gives you time to really notice the nuances of your body and your mind and this awareness helps you to really feel alive and present. This truly is the pause that refreshes! At York Yoga studio, we offer classes in a wide variety of levels and styles so that you can find the practice that will give you the time to take a deep breath....

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The Harrogate Art & Antique Fair returns At this annual ‘buyers’ fair, taking place at the Harrogate International Centre, 28th September-2nd October, the dealers are brought together to show the very best available in their specialties, and are passionate and knowledgeable about our heritage. A large proportion of them have shown with the Harrogate fair many times, building up friendships with their clients over the years. The thread of heritage, investment and sustainability has always run through this event as items for sale of this stature are hard to source, a fact appreciated by the collectors, interior designers, and connoisseurs who come from far and wide to visit and buy at the fair. n Call 01823 323363.

the sky’s the limit… On yer bike for Sky Ride York Cyclists of all ages and abilities will have the chance to take to York’s historic streets on two wheels on 11th September, on a fantastic 7km route taking in some of city’s most famous landmarks, including York Minster and Clifford’s Tower. During Sky Ride York there will be music and entertainment, competitions plus a traffic-free route to ride around the centre of York that will allow bike riders to see York from a different perspective. Starting from the Eye of York, 11am. n Visit www.goskyride.com/yorkskyride

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Peruse the best at The Duncombe Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair Some 35 dealers will be selling a wide range of antiques and fine art including town and country furniture, porcelain, silver, antique and vintage jewellery – all at the stately home near Helmsley, 23rd-25th September. As the house is no longer open to the public, the antiques fair will give visitors a unique opportunity to look around the whole house, as the stalls will be set out downstairs in the servants quarters before heading upstairs to the main staterooms. n Visit www.duncombepark.com

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Taking place on 11th September, starting from York St John University Sports Centre, Haxby Road, at 9am, the unforgettable event will see around 300 cyclists ride through the streets of York to help support the BHF’s fight against heart disease. Riders will take on a 22 or 40 mile circular route through the historic city and into the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. The Heart of York Bike Ride is in its fifth year and is organised by the BHF’s York Fundraising Branch with the money raised going towards the charity’s lifesaving research. n Visit www.bhf.org.uk/heartofyorkbikeride

state of the art The Art Market returns!

See the work of over 120 professional artists, during this three day show celebrating art, design, and contemporary craft at York Racecourse, 30th September-2nd October. The Art Market showcases established, professional artists, but also provides a platform for talented, up-and-coming artists, who often have never exhibited or sold their work to the public before. visitors and art lovers can also enjoy demonstrations, workshops, courses, and so much more. n Visit www.artmarkets.co.uk

merry christmas! Tickets have now gone on sale for the 59th Annual Community Carol Concert at York Barbican. This year’s concert will be staged on 11th December and will feature the Shepherd Group Concert Brass Band, the Military Wives Choir York, and good old Steve Cassidy. n To book, visit www.yorkcommunitycarols.co.uk

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THE WITCHES (1st-3rd September) This is the story of courage in the face of a fiendish plan hatched by the Grand High Witch and the most mischievous gathering of witches ever assembled. WHEN WE WERE MARRIED (9th-24th September) J B Priestley’s heartily entertaining northern comedy plays right into the hands of the remarkable Northern Broadsides – a company celebrated by audiences for its charisma, vitality and relish of language.

Joseph Rowntree Theatre www.jrtheatre.co.uk RULE THE WORLD (2nd-3rd September) Recreating the magic of the real sensational pop band, Rule The World return to York for a rousing concert featuring all the legendary Take That songs.

MUSIC NIGHT GENERATIONS (17th September) Celebrating generational partnerships from the past, with generations of performers from the present. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (22nd-24th September) Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company present one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most famous and popular hits. As a child, Frederic was apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates, by his hard-of-hearing nurse, who misheard her master’s instructions. Today Frederic celebrates the completion of his 21st year, which means he is now free to return to society and respectability, or so he thinks. YORK SWINGS AGAINST CANCER (25th September) York Swings Against Cancer returns! There will be a full Big Band on stage led by the super talented Sam Johnson, along with local singers performing your favourite Swing numbers from the likes of Sinatra, Martin, Fitzgerald, Bublé and Davis Jr.

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DOLLY PARTON'S 9 TO 5 (9th-17th September) Based on the 1980’s movie of the same name, 9 to 5 takes the audience back to the 1970s in this hilarious new musical comedy that centres on three office workers Violet, Dora Lee and Judy who turn the tables on their sexist boss. Outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business. CHINESE STATE CIRCUS (19th September)

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ONGOING EVENTS UNTIL 2017 JORVIK EXHIBITIONS, across York. While the Viking Centre is transformed following the flooding of 2015, three new exhibitions will be installed in important sites across York. Jorvik: Life and Death will be hosted in The Kerrigan Room of York Theatre Royal, Jorvik: Home and Abroad will live in York St Mary’s, Coppergate, while Jorvik: Treasures and Belief can be viewed in The Undercroft of York Minster. Find out more at www.jorvikviking-centre.co.uk UNTIL 31st OCTOBER RESTORATION & DEMOLITION, Treasurer’s House. This new exhibition looks at York’s relationship with some of the city’s oldest buildings. As the son of a wealthy industrialist, Frank Green indulged his passion for history by saving some of York’s finest buildings, including the house in which he lived... the Treasurer’s House. However, the new display will also uncover the stories of how he also

demolished what he didn’t like, and what the city has lost as a result. Call 01904 624247. UNTIL 30th OCTOBER GARDEN DESIGNS DISPLAYS, Beningbrough Hall, WednesdaysSundays, 10.30am-5pm. In this brand new display both indoors and out, find out how everything grows in the garden, and what they are doing to restore them to designer George Dillistone’s former glory. Call 01904 472027. UNTIL 30th OCTOBER FOLLY! Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal. See the temples and follies transformed by enchanting installations from internationally renowned artist Mat Collishaw. For his first solo show in Yorkshire, Collishaw has created installations which draw upon the history of the dramatic 18th century landscape of Studley Royal Water garden, echoing stories of revelry and reflection from the garden’s past. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/folly

UNTIL OCTOBER Yorkshire Lavender, Terrington, 10am-5pm. Take a trip out to Yorkshire’s premier multi awardwinning lavender farm, lavender gardens and specialist plant nursery, set in a spectacular hillside farm within the Howardian Hills. Boasting hundreds of different lavender and herbs for sale, EJ’s Tea Room to enjoy delicious food, a Gift Shop with lavender oil, dried lavender and natural lavender and herb products, and the awardwinning lavender gardens, deer park and sculpture park, both your nose and your eyes (and also your sense of fun) will have a great time! Call 01653 648008. UNTIL 25th September NEWBY HALL 2016 SEASON, near Ripon. The beautiful stately home is open once again for the season. Tour the house, wander through the grounds, and visit the many events taking place this year. Visit www. newbyhall.com or call 01423 322583

UNTIL 5th SEPTEMBER YORK MAZE, Elvington, York. An a-maze-ing family day out awaits, and as well as the huge Roald Dahlthemed maze, there will be over 20 corny rides, attractions, and shows, including the Corn Snake Tower Slides and Kernel Kernel’s House of Cornfusion, where rooms magically begin to shrink, fall over, and even turn upside down. New for 2016, step on board the tractor trailer ride, Crowmania 2 – but be warned you may get wet on this ride! Also new for 2016, take your seat for the all new Crowbot Show! Visit www.yorkmaze.co.uk UNTIL 4th SEPTEMBER SUMMER FUN, Piglets Adventure Farm Park. With exciting magic shows, incredible circus acrobatics, amazing

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UNTIL 4th SEPTEMBER A Record Breaking Summer, York’s Chocolate Story. Cool off with a deliciously decadent chocolate milkshake, explore trails and get hands on making your own chocolate creations! Activities are not without challenge for the younger visitors in King’s square. Can you help them break an incredible six confectionary world records in six weeks? Join the team and try your hand at Polo threading, the Smarties Chopstick Challenge, Kit Kat stacking, Eating a Terry’s chocolate orange (we assume quickly), (Polo) hula hooping, and the Fruit Pastel Chewing Championship. Remember your toothbrush! Call 527765 or visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com UNTIL 4th SEPTEMBER VINTAGE FAIRGROUND, Castle Howard. A vintage merry-go-round, a set of six Swing Boats dating from the 1930s, and a Hook a Duck games stall dating from the mid-1940s, will all be available in the house’s play area. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk UNTIL 2nd SEPTEMBER Yorchestra, York University. York's holiday orchestras for players aged 6-21 years, pre-grade 1 to grade 8+. For further details and an application form, visit www.yorchestra. org

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EVERY DAY IN SEPTEMBER Little cinema, Treasurer’s House, 11am-4.30pm. Take a seat for a moment and be transported back to a bygone era with a slideshow of archive images detailing York’s historic past. Call 624247.

2nd SEPTEMBER-15th OCTOBER SHADES OF BLACK & WHITE, Lotte Inch Gallery, Bootham. An exhibition celebrating the endless possibilities of using black, white and all that lies in between, in printmaking, drawing, painting and ceramic arts. Call 848660

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EVERY WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER BULB PLANTING, Beningbrough Hall, 10.30am-5pm. With over 100,000 bulbs to plant, join Beningbrough’s bulb planting extravaganza every weekend this September and be part of this unique project to help create a flowering legacy for generations to come. Call 472027. 1st RIVER FOSS SOCIETY WALK, Meet at The Ship Inn car park, Strensall, 6pm. Call 491290 or email johnmillett1@talktalk.net

3rd LATE MUSIC, Unitarian Chapel, St. Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The York Madrigal Singers perform. Visit www.latemusic.org 4th The Press Family Sunday, York Racecourse, from 11.15am. Fun for all the family, including seven thoroughbred races plus a Charles Owen Pony race at the beginning of the card, the interactive racing zone and bouncy castles. Also welcome, children's favourite, Paddington Bear for the first time to York Races on this day too. Call 620911. 6th RIVER FOSS SOCIETY WALK, Meet at Allerthorpe Common, 9.30am. Call 764702 bob.jowett1@btopenworld.com 8th FREE VALUATION DAY, Talbot Hotel, Malton, 11am-3pm. Let the

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experts of Tennants Auctioneers value, for free, your antiques, collectibles, and jewellery. Call 01423 531661. 9th-11th Home, Restoration & Salvage Show, Ripley Castle. Approximately 100 stalls specialising in decorative furnishings, antiques and architectural salvage. Call 01298 27493. 9th-11th Ceramic Art York, Museum Gardens. Discover a fabulous selection of the UK’s leading makers of studio potter, in this three-day showcase of contemporary ceramics. Visit www.ceramicartyork.org

10th Heritage Open Day, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, 10am-5pm. Celebrate England's fantastic architecture and culture by getting into the site for free! Pick up the lost places trail to discover more about parts of the abbey and water garden that have disappeared over time. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk 10th FUN DAY, Shipton by Beningbrough, 12noon-4pm. Fun for the whole family, with live music, games, and stalls, a raffle and a treasure hunt. Email Karl.Keegan@ mencap.org.uk 10th UK GHOST NIGHTS, York Guildhall, 9pm-3am. Join the UK Ghost Nights expert team of investigators, and their resident medium, as they uncover the centuries old mysteries of the York Guild Hall. Visit www.ukghostnights.co.uk

9th Crewelwork Embroidery Workshop, Nunnington Hall, 10am-4pm. Spend a day at Nunnington Hall with embroidery specialist Nicola Hilton. Whether trying a new skill for the first time or experienced, this is a great place to start. Enjoy creating a small beautiful piece inspired by crewel embroidery. To book, call 01439 748283. 10th-11th & 24th-25th OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Learn about the restored mill, and – on the 10th – have fun at a Playdough Party. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org 10th September – 23rd October MAPS AND MEMORIES, Beningbrough Hall, 10.30am – 5pm (Tues – Sun). Through photography, maps and local memories, experience an insight into the changing fortunes of a grand country house in this brand new and temporary display. Call 472027. 10th-11th Flower Festival, St. Oswald's Church, Fulford. The weekend celebrations will begin on Friday with an evening musical concert, and the church will be open 12noon-5pm (Sat) 2-5pm (Sun). Refreshments will be available in the Church Hall throughout. Call 652782. 10th OPEN DAY, St. Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, 10am-4pm. As part of the Heritage Open Days, discover the fascinating history of the oldest surviving non-conformist chapel in York. Email mhill.york@gmail.com

11th Heart of York Bike Ride, York St John University Sports Centre, Haxby Road, 9am. Find out more in our events Hotlist. 11th Sky Ride, starting from the Eye of York, 11am. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 13th The Music of Cole Porter, Heworth Community Centre, from 10am. The Heworth Retired Men’s Forum welcomes Ken Humphries to speak about the composer’s works. Call 423277.

the Music Marquee in the heart of the city. Visit www.facebook.com/ YorksLittleFestivalOfLiveMusic 17th NO DIG GARDENING DEMONSTRATION, Greenfields School & Community Garden, Haxby Road, 1.30-2.30pm. Dreaming of growing your own organic fruit and veg without needing to lift a spade? Learn about the ‘No Dig’ method from experienced gardener Audrey Miller. Call 411821. 18th WEDDING FAIR, Monkbar Hotel, 12noon-4pm. Get inspiration for your big day, while also seeing what the hotel, and gathered suppliers, have to offer you. Call 667702. 21st BECK CLEAN UP DAY, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 10am-3pm. Help with future flood prevention and improve wildlife habitats, including for protected water voles, by cleaning up Tang Hall and Osbaldwick Becks. Call 411821. 23rd SEPTEMBER-2nd OCTOBER YORK FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL, across the city. The tastiest festival returns to the street of our city, bringing with it a wealth of specialist chefs, cooks, wine experts, bakers, and even live musicians. Enjoy not just a taste of York, but of the whole world as well. Visit www.yorkfoodfestival. com 23rd-25th Antiques & Fine Art Fair, Duncombe Park, Helmsley, 10am-5pm (4.30pm Sun). Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 24th-25th Ripley Antique Fair, The Town Hall, Ripley, 10am4pm. Quality fair with items including decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass, paintings, prints, metalware, and jewellery. Call 01423 889163.

16th-17th YORK NATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2016, York Racecourse. The York Book Fair has grown into the largest, and friendliest, rare, antiquarian and out-of-print book fair in the UK. Held over two days, around 220 of this country's leading booksellers offer for sale a breathtaking diversity of books, as well as maps & prints, ranging in price from just a few pounds up to tens of thousands of pounds. Call 624414. 18th-26th YORK’S LITTLE FESTIVAL OF LIVE MUSIC, Parliament Street, 5-9pm. A chance to hear some incredible live music each and every night, right from

24th CLASSICAL CONCERT, St Olave’s Church, Marygate, 8pm. Enjoy a rousing concert by The Academy of St. Olave’s. Call 550099. 25th ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE BUBBLE RUSH, The Knavesmire, from 12noon. Bigger and bubblier than ever, the Bubble Rush returns due to popular demand, to help raise vital funds for St. Leonard’s Hospice. A run (or walk) like no other, the high-powered foam cannons will blow out 30 cubic metres of frothy bubbles every minute, turning you into a multi-coloured bubbly mess every time you pass through them. Last year's

www.yourlocallink.co.uk fast, frothy, foam filled fun run was such a success that it is bound to be a big bubbly hit, so book your places now. Enter before 31st August! Visit www. stleonardshospice.org.uk 25th YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB AUTUMN REGATTA, Laytham Caravan Park, YO42 4PS, 10am-4pm. Relax in beautiful scenery by a large lake with lots of wildlife, and some great model boats. Call 426032. 25th ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR'S FAIR, Driffield Fairground, 9am3.30pm. A large collection of quality collectables over 45 stalls, with free car parking. Call 01377 254768. 27th Elvington Archives, Heworth Community Centre, from 10am. The Heworth Retired Men’s Forum welcomes John Wright to speak about the archives. Call 423277. 28th Sept-2nd Oct Harrogate Art & Antique Fair, Harrogate International Centre. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 28th COFFEE MORNING, The Half Moon, Strensall, 10am-12noon. In aid of the RNLI, enjoy a tombola, refreshments, and plenty of stalls. Call 07476 907499. 29th September-1st October First World War Talks, National Railway Museum. Delve deeper into the forgotten story of First World War ambulance trains with our series of fascinating talks and events. Visit www.nrm.org.uk 30th SEPTEMBER – 2nd OCTOBER The Art Market York, York Racecourse. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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