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News, Reviews and What To Do’s

“The new big talk for the people of York”

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Welcome to YCL!Features:

York Food & Drink FestivalMind Week

Children’s Book Week

Also this month:Where to Go

FinanceCompetitions

Horoscopes & Puzzles

Food & Wine Festival

YorkCommunityLife

Food & Wine F

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ContentsYour Letters

3. You Yorkies get things off your chest in this month’s Rate It or Hate It page. Watch out - sparks

may fly!

Places to go

10. Not to be missed if you’re planning a wedding! Meet Plush - The hottest new bridal boutique.

11. For those who feel like trying somewhere new, we find out Where’s Hot in York?

Food

7. Fancy like a Fancy High-Tea? We take a trip to Mill Farm to see what treats they have on offer

(*warning, the picture may give you an impulse to eat everything in sight*)

7. We pay a trip to one of the city’s most popular Tandoori restaurants and let you know what we

think!

13. One woman at the helm of two of the best locals in York: find out where they are!

Fun Stuff to do!

9. Ever been to a Paint Party? That’s right, we said Paint Party. Find out why you should give one a

try.

12. York food and wine – a fantastic week of events - find out what it’s all about!

Profiles

16. York & district MIND - Mental Health Issues. We take a look at why we should all spare a

thought.

24. Children’s Reading Week is fast approaching! Find out more in our article!

Money

18. Our monthly ‘Financial Matters’ section is back, with more tips from our equity experts!

19. A Solicitors view, courtesy of ‘Langleys’.

For Kids

25. Find out what the kids are saying is big this month in York!

25. We start the hunt for our first Pupil of the Month.

26. Keep your little ones busy with our Kids Page.

Fun

22. We’re back on the streets of York asking our Question of the month! Anyone you recognise in

the line-up?

27. It’s all in the stars – it’s this month’s Horoscopes section.

28. Test your skill with our crossword.Competitions

28. Win £25 to spend on any business featured in this month’s magazine and find out the winners

from our last issue.

8. Kit yourself out with some new furniture courtesy of Whitby Oliver, and get up to 55% off se-

lected products with this magazine.

20. In need of a holiday? Check out what offers Acomb Travel have for you!

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Letter from EditorHello again!Well, what a month! We really hope you enjoyedthe first issue of ‘YCL Magazine’, and we just wantto say a massive THANK YOU to all of you whowrote in with your letters, recommendations andcompetition entries – the response has beenamazing! How great to have our communitycoming together like that! So far the ‘Rate It or Hate It’ page and our ‘Questionof the Month’ have proved pretty popular – it seems you all have a lot to getoff your chest. And we love it! We are now back to bring you our second issue which, hopefully, you will findas enjoyable as the first! So please keep those Emails coming – we want toknow all about your favourite (or least favourite) things in the city, the placesyou go and the people you think deserve a shout out!We would also like to say a big thank you to all of our lovely advertisers whohave generously offered you guys some competitions and offers exclusive to YCL– we will keep them coming so that you lot can get access to the best dealsfrom the best businesses and services in the city! And remember, if you use any of the carefully selected businesses that wefeature in YCL – be sure to let them know where you found out about them!So, shall we get in to it? Have a great month and we will look forward to hearing from you all! The YCL team! Meet our lovely team of fabulous contributors:

Roslyn Clifton, Sales Manager and general maker of decisions. Nicole Sanders, Editor and Creative goddess. James Hopkinson, Designer extraordinaire. Peter Clifton, King of all things Finance.

Emma Clarkson, Expert Solicitor.

How to reach us:

For general enquiries, feedback, or to let us know about something you wouldlike to see included in the magazine, contact:[email protected]

If you would like to advertise your business with us:[email protected] YCL Magazine: Brookside, York, YO23, 7DF, 01904 706236

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Rate it? or Hate it?Dear YCL,

I LOVE living in York and I really enjoyed your ‘Rate It or Hate It’

section last month – it was nice to know that there are other people

with the same gripes and likes as myself. Anyway, it compelled me

to write in with my own: RACE TRAFFIC. It’s sooooooo annoying!

Having enjoyed a good few days at the races myself, I’m aware that

it’s completely hypocritical of me to say this – but, god, it gets on my

nerves! Surely there is an easier way to do it where we, on a regu-

lar basis, don’t all have to suffer the horrendous traffic? No? Any-

way, I know it’s a small price to pay for all the money it brings to the

city but, ignoring that, I can still honestly say that I totally…..

Hate itJenny, South Bank.

YCL says: Hmmm, we see your point. The traffic can be tricky - but then a day at the Races can

be SUPERB.

Hello everyone at YCL!

I really just want to say a big THANK YOU to York Council for the

amazing range of services they offer for younger kids. I’m especially a

big fan of ‘The Toy Bus’ (the mobile toy library), where you can borrow

good quality toys, books and equipment. My little one, Gemma, LOVES

getting to have a go on all the different toys and finds the whole

process incredibly exciting. I also think that it’s a really great opportu-

nity for youngsters to meet, play and interact with other kids who they

wouldn’t normally – and for parents to meet other parents. My only slight concern is whether there

are the same great public services available for older kids but, as with most things, I imagine I will

cross that bridge when I come to it (you may even receive another letter from me) For now, I just

wanted to say, I totally….

Rate itElizabeth, Acomb.

YCL says: The Toy Bus? Totally amazing, we agree! What do you all think about Elizabeth’s sec-

ond point – is there enough to do for the younger teens?

Hey YCL

Why, why, why do we have to get so many bloomin leaflets

through our door every day? I get that the odd one can be helpful

– I have on occasion ended up using one (usually a take away

menu) but sometimes I’m swimming in the things! And another

thing, what’s with all the charity bags?! I’m all for doing charitable

things, but if I we’re to fill every one of those I’d have nothing left!

Hate itMick, Woodthorpe. YCL says: Mick, perhaps you could consider using the bags for…

I dunno.. the leaflets? Two birds, one stone ;)

If there is anything about York that YOU would like to rate (or hate)

then let us know! Contact us on [email protected]

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Mill Farm Tea RoomsHere at YCL we kept hearing lots of lovelythings from our friends about ‘Mill Farm TeaGardens’ in South Milford. Words like“scrummy”, and “yummy” – two expressionswe like a lot! So, we thought we‘d better goand investigate for ourselves! First off, it’s important you know that we are bigfans of a good ‘high tea’ – of which they do amarvellous job, including all the trimmings! Theyalso do a rather tasty hot lunch if that’s more toyour liking! Not to mention their cakes, sconesand cookies. Oh my goodness ... One word...heaven!You can sit in their quaint parlour tea room orhead out to soak up the tranquil country gardensurroundings – either way; you will just love theatmosphere of this place! The food and service isexcellent, they do an outstanding job! And, havingeyes bigger than my tummy, the inevitable doggy-bag option was a winner so that I could buy moreyummy cakes and pastries to take home andshare. Well, I might share. Tel: 01977 682 979www. millfarmteagardens.co.uk

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Want to Learn to Dance?

No Partner?

Two Left Feet?

Try Ceroc • Easy to learn

• Beginners always welcome

• No need to book, just come along

• Come on your own or come with friends

• Not just a dance class more a social night out

• Music from latin and swing to modern chart hits

What is Ceroc? This fusion of Jive and Salsa is easy to learn and can be danced to any kind of music. No special clothes or shoes are needed, just casual wear (avoid trainers). Classes in York on Thursday at Askham Bryan College - Beginners 7.30

07818 444450 [email protected] www.dance-ceroc.co.uk

Looking for a new interest and some exercise?

What about DANCE!

Dance is a great way to get 9t and stay 9t, after all, if you areenjoying what you are doing you are far more likely to want to do it.Ceroc teaches a dance that is a mix of Jive and Salsa which can bedanced to all kinds of music which makes it ideal for most social

occasions. There is no complicated footwork so it’s easy to learn andthe teachers will do their best to make learning fun, not a chore.

Every midweek Ceroc night starts with a class suitable for everyone –even if you have never danced before. Everyone is welcome and youdon’t need a partner to attend. As it’s a rolling programme, you canstart whenever you like, just turn up. You’ll 9nd that everyone is

there to learn and enjoy the evening and the great thing is you getto make new friends, impress your friends and family with the movesyou have learnt – not to mention, get the exercise – with a smile on

your face!

At the end of the night the last hour is called freestyle, a FREE FORALL practice session where the lights go down and you have time topractice what you have learned. Ask anyone to dance (don’t worry it

is expected) then, just enjoy the fun!

Ceroc dance classes are held at Askham Bryan College everyThursday evening from 7.30 -10.30pm at a mere cost of just, £2 tojoin and £7 per session. For more information try the web site atwww.dance-ceroc.co.uk look for the New Members button at the

top of the page, or contact [email protected].

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www.etsy.comIt’s a little like eBay,

except it’s exclusively

for handmade and

vintage items or art

supplies! Definitely

worth a visit for all you

creative types!

We we’re recently told about an amazing new bridal shop called ‘Plush’,which is over in Pocklington. Apparently it’s “the hot new place to go” if you’regetting married or organizing a wedding for a loved one. We thought we should go and check it outfor ourselves to see if it lived up to the hype! The short answer: YES!This place is an absolutely amazing find for the bride-to-be! Their beautiful boutique is a relaxinghaven, where their friendly and welcoming staff are on a mission to make you look and feel like a princess! They have the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous gowns we’ve ever seen (seriously, we wanted themall) and there is sure to be something to suit every bride, no matter what her budget, shape or style.Their ranges of bridesmaid dresses are tailored from tots to adults, and they have a fantasticselection of suits and highland wear to hire, along with hosiery, bags and accessories.

Their dedicated and expert staff are on-hand to ensure that you look and feel perfect for your big day. Here at YCL, we LOVE this place!! Now all we need to find is a groom...entries on a postcard.

Plush 32-34 Market Place, Pocklington, York, YO31 8ARTelephone (01759) 307636Email: [email protected] hours are 9am to 4pm Monday to SaturdayThey also offer weekend and evening appointments by prior arrangement

Where’s hot in York?We choose our favourite places for a tipple, food or a quiet chat.

If there’s a place you think deserves a mention then let us know on [email protected]!.

Hotel Du VinThis stylish boutique hotel is set in a beautiful

grade II listed building which dates back to the

early 19th century. Now, you may not need a place

to stay, but have you tried their superb Bistro?

They serve a sumptuous menu of modern

European cuisine and have a generously stocked

bar (Always a winner). Also private dining rooms

along with a courtyard for al fresco dining during

the warmer months. And hello, smokers: let’s not

forget to mention the incredibly cool outdoor

smoking area with a fire, cosy seats AND a plasma

TV. Definitely worth a visit (take me with you?)!

The House of the Trembling Madness Do you remember ‘Evil Eye’ in its pre-

vious incarnation? Well in that old lo-

cation – above the bottle shop on

Stonegate – now resides an exciting

new bar, from the same owners.

HOTM (as we’re calling it for short)

take their selection of beers pretty

damn seriously, with a variety of weird

and wonderful choices, both from a

bottle or on draft. As a venue, it’s cool,

relaxed and a lot of fun – so make sure

you pay a visit before it gets too busy!

Xing If visiting our other two suggestions has wornyou out and you’re feeling like you need a bitof a boost, then this little beauty is mostdefinitely worth a visit! Everything in here ishealthy and unbelievably tasty. The smoothiesare literally to die for, and they have an equallydelightful selection of healthy soups andsandwiches. So if you’re on your lunch breakin town and you fancy a yummy and healthytreat, pay them a visit!

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What’s that we hear you say– York? Festival?...Food?Count us in!

Every late September, since 1997, the York FoodFestival has dominated the city centre for a full10 days. This year - from the 17th to the 27th -it’s back and it promises to be bigger than ever! Now, we’ve all seen it happening – but have youever actually got involved? To me it alwaysseemed like ‘one for the tourists’, but actually itsprimary purpose is to promote Yorkshire’s greatfood and drink, and there are LOADS of fun

things to do!

The theme for thisyear’s event is‘Meet theYorkshire FoodHeroes’, includingfarmers, cheesemakers, brewersand wine makers.Many of these“Heroes”, likefisherman,butchers,growers andproducers ofspecialist drinks

(sloe gin, elderflower cordial and the like),appear alongside regional Michelin Star chefs inspecial events like “Yorkshire Food Heroes”, atthe Guildhall. This year, they are putting on ahuge selection of street entertainers andcommunity events, and will be open later for anyof us that can’t make it during working hours!

There are too many events and activities tomention them all,but the websiteaddress is belowjust in case youfancy looking upsome more details,and we can giveyou a couple of ourown personalhighlights! Thereare obviously thefood and drinkmarkets onParliament Street,where this yearthey will becovering thefountain with a marquee and turning it in to ‘TheFountain Café, there will be a ‘’Yorkshire BeerTent’, a ‘Fish Workshop’ and they will also behosting some ‘Historic Dinners’, which will

include some Georgian and Victorian courses.For those of you with a sweet tooth, you can paya visit to ‘The Ice Cream Feast’, atMiddlethorpe Hall (whereyou can haveafternoon teaalong withsome tasty butbizarre icecream flavours,like parmesancheese). TheGuildhall willplay host to oneof the mostpopular events,‘The GhurkhaCurry’, where TheQueen's 2ndGhurkha Signalregiment fromNepal, stationed at

Imphal Barracks,York, serve Festival goers with fabulousauthentic Nepalese Gurkha curries and an Ice-Cream dessert. There will also be a selection ofevents for all of you chocolate lovers, where youcan go along to see how it’s made and have ataste for yourself (or several, if you’re like me).The Chocolate events, in particular, we think aregoing to be fantastic – they will be full of recipesfor you to try and a series around the legendarynovel ‘Chocolat’, the author herself will bepaying a visit to see the ‘ChocolateDemonstrations.’

The event is definitely worth checking out;whether you’re on a hot date, taking the family,or going with friends! The market stalls are filledwith sumptuous delights and irresistible treats,and there is a real sense of fun and communityspirit among the people that attend. So, if you’re planning a big shop, or even if youjust fancy a quick snack – avoid the chainsupermarkets and go along to meet and supportour Yorkshire Food Heroes!

I’m getting hungry just thinking about it….

For more information and to find out about allthe events happening at this year’s

‘York Food Festival’, head to:http://www.yorkfoodfestival.com/

If you make it down there then we here at YCLwould love to know if you had a good time! Whynot drop us a line and tell us?

[email protected]

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standards set by its entrepreneurial landlady; with an unquestionably delicious dining experience in a greatatmosphere being the pubs daily focus.

Their fresh, home cooked meals are mouth-wateringly yummy and they serve gigantic portions, atreasonable prices. As for desert? They’ve got it covered, with everything from ‘chocolate orange melt to

‘scrummy yummy trifle’, meaning that your only concern will be which one to go for (all of them?).The staff are genuinely and incredibly friendly, and the pub itself is modern but cosy, with a gorgeous

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Every month here at YCL, we want to show some love for the charities that work hard to make ourcommunity a better, happier place to live.

This month is the turn of ‘Mind’ - a charity which is very close to our heart and one that works tirelesslyto support the many people here in York who experience mental health problems. We reckon thatthe work they do is very important! Here’s why:

First off, mental illness is never just “somebody else’s problem”. In fact, one in four of us will ex-perience a mental health problem at some point in our lives; be it ourselves, a family memberor a friend, the likleyhood is that many of you reading this will have been exposed to a mental healthissue at some point or other. It can affect anyone - regardless of age, gender or income- and canshatter the lives of both the sufferer, and the people closest to them. Each year more than 250,000people are admitted to psychiatric hospitals and over 4,000 people take their own lives. It just doesn’tseem right does it?

Scarily, research suggests that ninety per cent of people who experience mental health difficulty willfind it hard, if not impossible, to live their lives as active members of society. Instead, they are oftensocially excluded and unable to properly access fair opportunities for employment, income, housing,and social and health care. Furthermore, you can feel a sense of severe social isolation, along witha lack of any friendships or support, making it even harder to recover.

It all paints a pretty bleak picture, right?

But York and District Mind is a charity that responds to the needs of people suffering from mentalhealth issues in York by providing a quality service to local people, no matter what degree of problemsthey are experiencing.

Their main focus revolves around eradicating social exclusion, discrimination and impoverishmenton the basis of mental health, as well as providing support for people in mental and emotional dis-tress. They offer a range of services and support groups (listed below) to mental health sufferersand their loved ones which are completely free. Pretty invaluable, if you ask us!

So, if you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can get help from any ofthe following places:

Main Email: [email protected]: Tel 01904 466690 Email [email protected]

Advocacy: Tel 01904 647030 Email [email protected]: Tel 01904 466660 Email [email protected] service: Tel 01904 647349 Email [email protected]

York and District Mind currently offers Advocacy, Befriending, General counselling, and a Carer’sCounselling Services, as well as an Information resource line. There are Support Groups for peoplestruggling with Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Bi-polar; in addition thereis a creative writing group called the ‘Institute of Distraction’ (meeting on Wednesdays 3-5pm) aWomen’s group, Photography and a Walking Group. York and District Mind provide training to otherorganisations and within their organisation they have many volunteering opportunities.

If you would like to volunteer or make a donation in support of York and District Mind please visit thewebsite (which is packed full of more information) or get in touch with the office on the above con-tacts. There are so many ways you can help to make a difference!

York and District Mind,

9 Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN

Website: www.yorkmind.org.uk

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THIS is your monthly YCL glance in to the world of finance. In eachissue, with the help of our expert financial boffins, we will be taking alook at some qualified views on all things money, making sure that youhave all the facts that you need! So, how are things looking in thefinancial world and what should individuals be focusing on? We askedPeter Clifton of P J Clifton Financial Services, and he comments:

For some people the idea of retirement is filled with utter joy about theprospect of no longer having to work! For others, it can be a little scary.

Either way it is something that we all, at some point, have to consider - because when the timecomes you want to make sure that you are ready for it.

The characteristics and needs of the population coming into retirement are constantly evolving.Most people work hard during their years of employment, and understandably want to make themost of the growing number of active years that they can expect to enjoy in retirement.

Increasingly people have to supplement savings that they have made into pension schemes toachieve a comfortable lifestyle, and for homeowners over the age of 55, this is where EquityRelease products can be so useful. These schemes may enable you to improve your home, cleardebts, supplement your income, treat yourself to a much needed holiday, buy a car, or simply helpyour children through a difficult time.

Most people access Equity Release products through firms that advertise nationally, but decidingwhether Equity Release is right for you can be a difficult decision: you may want several meetingswith your adviser, and may even want to get your family involved in the decision making process.

This is where Local and Independent advice can be so useful. Not all schemes available are ofequal merit and here at PJ Clifton Financial Services, we are able to offer Independent advice onEquity Release, as well as a broad range of other services, including pension planning, mortgage,and investment advice. An initial consultation is always free. For more information on this or forany other financial advice and guidance then please contact us, using the details below!

PJ Clifton Financial ServicesEstablished; York, 1984.01904 [email protected] Clifton Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

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Personal debt – do you know your options?

As part of your monthly overview on all things money, we are hugely excited to present you with aregular column from our local legal experts, Langleys! As one of the country’s leading practices,Langleys have generations of experience acting as solicitors in the York area and, each month, theywill have their own section RIGHT HERE in your local copy of YCL. This month, the focus is debt!Let’s hear what they have to say:

Debt - It’s not something that anybody enjoys having. But did you know that are a number of optionsavailable to you depending on the amount you owe and the number of creditors you have? Let’shave a brief look at some:

An Informal Arrangement: If you have a small number of creditors pressurising you for payment wewould suggest that you speak to your creditors individually, explain your current financial difficultiesand attempt to agree with them some form of payment plan i.e. weekly/monthly set payments. Thereis no way of forcing a creditor to accept a proposal even if the majority of creditors are prepared toaccept your proposal.

A Debt Relief Order (“DRO”): DROs are run by The Insolvency Service in partnership with skilleddebt advisers and provide debt relief for 12 months at a cost of £90. A DRO is only appropriate ifyou have no assets, little or no surplus income and your cumulative debts total no more than£15,000. At the end of the DRO, if your financial circumstances have not changed, you will be freedfrom all the debts listed in the DRO.

Individual Voluntary Arrangements: An IVA is a formal arrangement with your creditors whereby youmake a proposal to pay part or all of your debts. Any IVA proposal needs to be approved by 75%by value of your creditors in order for the IVA to be binding on all your creditors. An IVA proposalwill need to be professionally drafted and filed at court for finalising. You will need to nominate aninsolvency practitioner to act as your supervisor.

Bankruptcy: Bankruptcy is an option if you cannot pay your debts and you wish to make a freshstart. Bankrupts are usually discharged from being bankrupt 12 months after the bankruptcy orderis made, however this will depend on whether or not you cooperate with your Trustee in Bankruptcy,who can seek an order from the Courts requesting that your discharge be delayed. Any assets youhad when you were declared bankrupt however remain with your trustee. If you had significantassets such as equity in a house this is unlikely to be the best option for you.There are a number of restrictions placed on you if you are declared bankrupt. A bankruptcy orderwill affect your credit rating even after discharge, as a record of your bankruptcy will be kept on yourcredit file by commercial credit reference agencies for the next five to six years.

Here at Langleys we appreciate that debt can be a stressful issue so please feel free to phone amember of the Insolvency team at Langleys to discuss the options available to you.

By Emma Clarkson, Solicitor in the Finance Law Department at Langleys

01904 683035 [email protected]

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David, Copmanthorpe: Barbra Streisand!She seems a fascinating personality andI’d like to know if she’s as warm andsincere in real life.

Allison, Bishopthorpe: Oooh! No questionabout it; Johnny Depp! He’s the best pirateand would keep me blissfully amused...foras long as it took to be rescued (or not).

Kevin, Woodthorpe: JohnnyVaughan or Chris Evans!Just for the humour!

Joyce, South Bank: Michael Ball so he can

sing to me everyday. I go to all his shows -

I just love him!

And, Joyce, we “just love you!”

Sam, Acomb: That would depend onthe food situation. I’d have to sayCheryl Cole (if an abundance) orDawn french (if things were bad)!

Debbie and Hannah, Dringhouses: Alan

Carr and Jason Statham! One to make

me laugh the other, great to look at.

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Air Hostess it’s up to us to support her!”

Fancy submitting your own caption for this cartoon? Send it in to [email protected]

One for our younger readers and/or their parents:‘Children’s Book Week’ starts on the 4th October! Now, it goes without saying that we all try to get our youngsters

reading as much as we can! Sometimes this can prove harder than

it should – what with the latest ‘X-Driver 3000 mega-box like, totally

awesome super-station’ or whatever computer consoles that is the

‘must have’ item at the moment! Fortunately, children’s literature

has never been so cool, and some of the praise for this must go to

one JK Rowling, God bless her! What with her engaging characters

and page-turning plots…I think we’ve all had our nose in a Harry

Potter book at some point.

For those youngsters that seem to find it that bit harder to pick up

a book than others, on the 4th October the push for children to build

their passion for reading begins – and it is something we here at

YCL HQ totally support! Apart from books being educational and

entertaining the benefits of being a young reader are vast. It has

been found that avid young readers can read, write & concentrate

better, process new information easier, have more interests and

tend to achieve in a wider variety of subjects.

Further to this, they become more flexible thinkers and more open to new ideas, dealing with

personal problems better and without their schoolwork being affected Reading is not only an

entertainment medium but a life skill, and it’s one of the best gifts you could give any child or adult.

So let’s support ‘Children’s Book Week’ and tell our kids to go get lost… in a good book!

‘A Good Read’

W I T H E M M A B A S S E T T

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Held at York College Dance Studio

The class develops yourchilds performance skillsfor stage and confidencein their every day lives

Taught by fully qualified performingarts specialist Emma BassettBA HONS P.G.C.E

Starts September 2010

Call Emma on 0772 0717 858/01904 783625for further details or to book a place

All ages from 3-18 years old

September sees the end

of the Summer

Holidays, with our little

ones will returning to

school. So, with that,

we welcome the return of

our favourite feature;

‘PUPIL OF THE MONTH.’

Here at YCL, we think that people who do

well should be rewarded! And that’s why we

want you to suggest those pupils (could be

your own children, members of your family,

members of your school, or even just

people you know) who, for whatever

reason, you think deserve a shout out!

Let us know by emailing us on [email protected], including your reasons

why you want to put them forward, and we

may just feature them in next month’s issue!

Pupil of the

Month

SkateboardingIt’s fun and a great way to get some exercise!

Though I think the kids are more interested in the

“fun” part, rather than any of the “exercise”.

George, 10 years old from South Bank, says:

“Me and my friends have all started skateboard-

ing and we like to go down to Foss Islands Skate

Park. My Dad took me and some of my friends

for the day last week, it was SO much fun!”

If there are any activities that are ‘big for kids’,

and you think we should feature them in next

month’s issue, let us know! Info@ycl-

magazine.co.uk

What’sBig

4 Kids?

YorkCommunity

Life

Facebook Group of the Month!Our Own!

Yes, we can now be your Facebook friend

too! Search for ‘York Community Life

magazine’ on Facebook and keep in

touch with everything we’re doing!

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Massive congratulations to Nathan Vasey whowas last month’s winner of our YCLcompetition, bagging himself £25 to spend onany of the businesses we featured in our lastissue!

A further well done to Laura Reed who was thewinner of our ‘Adream Clean’ competition andwon herself a free carpet clean to the value of£50!

WIN WITH YCL!We are giving you

another chance to bag

£25 worth of cash to

spend on any of the

businesses you see

advertised in this month’s magazine! All you have

to do is answer the following question:

What date does York Food Festival 2010 begin?

Send your answers in an Email to

[email protected]. Make the

subject “WIN” and include your answer in the

body of the Email! A winner will be picked on the

30th September! GOOD LUCK!

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David Sykes: Update. Last month we ran a piece on the brilliant David

Sykes – a man out to break records, as he

attempts the world’s first solo flight from York

to Sydney by a paraplegic person.

Unfortunately he has had to postpone his solo

flight attempt due to a lack of sponsorship.

David’s brave mission is all in the name of

charity, supporting the ‘Spinal Injuries

Association’ and the ‘Yorkshire Air Ambulance’.

So let’s all continue to get behind him and, with

luck, a new date can be announced.

For more information head to:

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