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Ripon and Masham’s FREE magazine Issue 34, November 2008
Review Ripon November 2008
O ur fantastic front cover photo this month
comes courtesy of Review Ripon reader and talented amateur photographer Mark Eden and shows the illuminated cellarium at Fountains Abbey. If you have any high quality digital seasonal photos of local scenes or landmarks and would like to see them featured on the front cover of Review Ripon, please get in touch. November seems to be a month when people start new ventures, as there are a number of celebratory features and adverts in this issue as local businesses toast to their ‘birthdays’. It’s a very welcome change to read about the successes of established local businesses. As we approach the third anniversary of the launch of Review Ripon magazine, we are extremely pleased to announce that our distribution is expanding once again to 10,000 copies per month. New areas include Dishforth and more saturation in Masham. Don’t forget you can still pick up copies of Review Ripon in the first week of the new month at shops, cafes and businesses in Ripon and Masham if you don’t live in the home delivery area.
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Contents… Not just about football...we meet some happy Socatots! pages 6 - 7 Su Doku Challenge & ‘What’s On' guide pages 8 - 9 Happy birthday to Stem Computer Systems page 10 Dish’s Recipe - mixed bean curry page 12 Eat, move and think your way to better health with Dr Debbie Saxton page 17 Make the most of your garden with Marwood Landscapes pages 22 - 23 Financial Advice - Tax saving tips for couples with EuraAudit page 25 National Adoption Week 2008 page 27 Get ready for the party season - Nails by Claire page 29 Christmas events in and around Ripon this year - a guide pages 32 - 33 Celebrating 25 years of success at Ripon Natural Health Centre page 36 Legal Advice - consumer rights guide with Simon Crosfield & Co pages 38 - 39 Your Local Business Card Directory pages 42 - 45 Rescue Pet of the Month - Ritchie page 46
E very parent wants their young child to learn and grow to the best of their potential, and for them to
have fun and make friends at the same time. In Ripon, parents and pre-school children can attend the Socatot classes at Hugh Ripley Hall that are run by local resident Brian McNair. But what can football classes teach our kids...apart from how to play football? Socatots is a nationwide phenomenon that was first developed in Leeds by Simon Clifford, a former English teacher. He imported Brazilian soccer skills and training methods into the UK and then used them as a basis to develop the Brazilian Soccer Schools and the Socatots programme. The emphasis in Brazilian style training is on ball skills, footwork and improving a player’s affinity with the ball. Of course a child attending the classes will significantly improve their footie skills, but as Socatots was developed for pre-schoolers - its not just all about football! As well as making the classes attractive to children who already enjoy football, they appeal to many children, both boys and girls, as they are active, fun and engaging. The football skills are used as a medium to stimulate other areas of learning and development in a safe and creative way. Parents are involved in the classes and help their child with many of the exercises, which include essentials such as basic counting, colour and shape recognition. Through the various activities and exercises, the children can build on their communication skills by learning how to listen, follow instructions, concentrate and work both as part of a team and as individuals. Fitness, balance, motor skills and co-ordination are all improved. In these ways, Socatots offers children a way of enhancing their physical, social and educational skills from an early age before they attend school, which can have a positive impact on their self-confidence. “All the children receive a matching Socatots uniform which they love,” says Brian, who has two young
Above and below: One of Brian’s Socatots classes for ages 3 to 5 year olds at Hugh Ripley Hall.
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children of his own, “it makes them feel part of a team so this helps them interact with the other ‘team members’.” At the end of the session, each child is awarded a new sticker to put in their Socatots book to show what they’ve achieved and a round of applause from their team, which makes the kids beam from ear to ear. Brian runs Socatots classes in Ripon at Hugh Ripley Hall for age groups 2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you cannot attend during the week, Brian also runs Socatots sessions in Thirsk on Saturdays. So if you have a budding Beckham in
the family, whether a boy or girl, call Brian for more details or to book, or visit his website. “Positive encouragement to aid learning is what our sessions are all about,” continues Brian, “and hopefully all the children will go on to have healthy active lifestyles in the future and enjoy playing football...maybe even at professional level!” Contact Brian MacNair on 01765 620374 (mobile 07811 109437) email him at [email protected] or visit www.socatots.com/york&ripon
At the moment Brazilian Soccer School classes are available for boys and girls of any ability from school age to 9 years (upper age limit will increase to 16 years). “The emphasis in these sessions is developing improved ball control and football skills that can be incorporated into competitive games,” says Brian. Each complex skill is broken down into simple steps that are easily learned by the children, who repeat the steps until they become very accomplished. First they do this individually, then with partners, then they play against each other in small sided games incorporating the skills they have learned. Brazilian Soccer Schools is much more than just developing technical skills as more and more players are graduating from Brazilian Soccer Schools into professional football clubs. Micah Richards (Manchester City), John Bostock (Tottenham Hotspur) and Aiden White, who at 17 years old has broken into the Leeds United first team, are all examples of professional players who have graduated from Brazilian Soccer Schools. Vincent (in the Newcastle strip) has been going to Socatot classes, then BSS, for almost two years. His father says “He practises all the time at home and he just loves the classes! Brian is incredible - he keeps the kids entertained whilst they are learning, and he’s very fair and encourages them all. I noticed Vincent really improve after just the first couple of lessons.” Learning respect for others and good manners is also a part of the ethos of the classes, as it is with Socatots. The children learn how to listen, follow instructions and communicate more effectively and how to play in the games with an edge of competitiveness yet still show good sportsmanship. Brazilian Soccer School sessions run after school on Wednesday and on Saturday afternoons in Ripon at St. Wilfrids Primary School. So if you have a football enthusiast in the family, whether a boy or girl, call Brian on 01765 620374 or email [email protected] for more details.
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How to Play
Each row, column and 3 x 3 box must contain the letters shown in the anagram below the grid. Then find the nine letter word in the finished puzzle.
We need your rubbish!
The staff at MKM Building Supplies in Ripon are collecting plastic tops from lids and jars to raise money
for a new wheelchair for a disabled child in Thirsk.
Please save all your plastic lids and jar tops and drop them in
next time you are passing.
For more information call into MKM Building Supplies, Canalside
Business Park, Ripon, HG4 1AJ Tel: 01765 646900
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Saturday 1st November Ripon Photographic Society’s annual exhibition at Allhallowgate Methodist Church from 10am to 4pm. Free entry to a new and exciting display of over 200 photographs plus friendly advice and refreshments. All welcome. Sunday 2nd November and every Sunday until 30th November Learn new and fascinating insights into the history and monks of Fountains Abbey on the free Abbey Tour. Starts at 1.30pm each Sunday. Call 01765 608888. Friday 7th November The Gunpowder Plot presents Ripon’s annual family firework and bonfire display at Hellwath playing fields from 6pm. Tickets in advance from local shops for £4, or £5 on the gate. Or save with a family ticket (two adults, up to three children of school age) for £14 if bought in advance. Refreshments and licensed bar on site, plus music competition. Saturday 8th November Masham’s fantastic annual bonfire and firework display on the Shooting Holme. Refreshments available to purchase but no parking at the venue (except disabled) for health and safety reasons. Starts at 6.30pm. For details contact the Community Office on 01765 680200. Sunday 9th November Remembrance Day Service: civic dignitaries and Armed Forces personnel will lay a wreath at the Spa Gardens at 11am, followed by a walk to the Cathedral in time for the service at 11.40am. Monday 10th November The Cathedral Concert Society presents the Henschell String Quartet from 7.30pm. For details see www.riponconcerts.co.uk Wednesday 12th November Ripon Film Society is showing ‘Persepolis’, an animation about a young girl growing up in Iran.
Commences at 8pm at Ripon Leisure Centre, tickets can be bought on the door. Saturday 15th November St Wilfrid's 3rd annual charity ball to support St Wilfrids school and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance at
the Ripon Spa Hotel from 7pm. Three course meal, dancing to a live band. Tickets available (£40) from the Spa Hotel reception or call Jan on 07968 473054. Saturday 15th November Ripon Choral Society’s autumn concert at Ripon Cathedral from 7.30pm featuring Puccini, Finzi and Poulenc. Tickets from Ripon Travel on Kirkgate or on the door. Sunday 16th November Stock up on seasonal local produce at the Northern Dales Farmers Market on Ripon’s Market Square from 9am Saturday 22nd November Ripon Cathedral’s popular annual Food and Gift Fair. In the Cathedral from 10am till 4pm. Over 60 stalls selling gifts, decorations, food and drink and Santa’s Grotto. £2.50 entrance. Friday 28th November Come to the Market Square and see the switching on of the Christmas lights at 6pm. Saturday 29th November
Ripon Inner Wheel’s Grand Charity Christmas Fayre at Ripon Town Hall from 10am to 4pm. Gifts, crafts, entertainment and refreshments, free entry. Sunday 30th November Music in Masham - Sunday afternoon music in winter concert series starting at 3.30pm at St. Mary’s, Masham. The Benyounes string quartet play Mozart and Mendelssohn. Tickets £10 for adults. Call 01765 688212.
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Mixed Bean Curry (serves 4 - 6)
This is a flavoursome curry with bags of taste and texture that’s guaranteed to impress your veggie friends. Even a confirmed carnivore such as me barely misses the meat. Like a barbeque or a chilli, curry is the kind of dish that persuades the man about the house that cooking is his job. If you have leftovers, this curry freezes very well and will make a quick easy tea at a later date. Whether you cook it or he does, enjoy! 6 cloves garlic, crushed 2 red chillies, finely diced (remove the seeds first if you like it mild!) a 1 inch chunk of fresh ginger, peeled and very finely diced 1 medium size brown onion, roughly diced 1 red pepper, roughly diced 6 mushrooms, finely sliced 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground ginger 2 dessert spoons of ground cumin ½ tsp ground star anise (optional) a generous pinch of saffron 1 can of chickpeas 1 can of red kidney beans 1 can of pinto beans 1 can of black eye peas 1 can of butter beans 1 small can tomato puree 2 cans chopped tomatoes 1 can of coconut milk a good handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste Enough rice for the number of people you are serving, cooked according to the instructions on the packet Natural yoghurt and a few naan breads if you fancy. In your largest pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of veg oil and a generous knob of butter until the butter starts to foam. Add the garlic, chilli and fresh ginger. Fry gently for 2 or 3 minutes and then add the onion, pepper and mushrooms. Continue to fry gently until it’s all just starting to colour. Add the ground ginger, cumin, coriander, anise (if using) and saffron and stir in, frying for a minute or two. Add the tomato puree and cook, stirring constantly for about another minute. Drain the beans into a large colander and rinse well with cold water, giving them a good mix as you do. Drain well and add all the beans, along with the chopped tomatoes into the pan, giving it all a good stir as you do before pouring in the coconut milk. Stir well and bring up to the boil, continuing to stir occasionally. Turn down the heat and then leave it to simmer, stirring occasionally, for around 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the sauce has reduced a bit and thickened. Dependant on the cooking time suggested for your rice and naan breads, get them on to cook at the appropriate time, as the curry is just about ready. Just prior to serving, stir in the chopped fresh coriander and season the curry to taste. Serve with the rice, naans and a dollop of yoghurt.
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Party the night away in the newly refurbished Wakeman Room
Join us at 7pm for a complementary glass of champagne Dinner announced at 7.45pm Full wine list available Dance the night away to Reflections, one of Ripon’s premier DJs Carriages at 1am
Price per person £32.50 (minimum booking 1 table for 8 people)
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Eat, move and think your way to
better health with Dr Debbie Saxton
I am now in my 20th year of practice and my views on health and chiropractic have changed hugely over those years. When I left college I thought chiropractic had the answer to everything, but I wasn’t in practice long before I realised it didn’t! Why did some patients get well and not others? I searched for answers in new techniques and courses and broadened my knowledge hugely but always came back to the same question that every patient asked – What caused my problem? Well the honest answer to this is “you did!” We all become the product of what we do in our lives and understanding the reality to patients problems has led me into an area of Wellness health care not just purely chiropractic i.e. restoration of health not just pain alleviation. I appreciate the enormous benefit chiropractic care has to offer but now understand fully the role it plays in healthcare. I have been studying with a world leader in Wellness health care for the last few years and am thrilled to be bringing a series of lectures to the area. The format for the events are free Introductory talks that introduce you to the idea of Health care and not sickness care, and help explain why some people get sick and others don’t….and just how we’ve got it so wrong. Then there is a series of talks addressing three areas: how we Eat, Move and Think. In each of these individual talks, the separate areas will be addressed in detail. Most excitingly is the opportunity to bring a full day workshop to Ripon, all three topics will be covered in individual lectures, exercise sessions will be given and the food we eat will start you on the road to understanding how we can eat delicious, nutritious food that will keep our bodies functioning perfectly. It is an exceptional opportunity for the people in this area to learn how to prevent chronic ill health and for me an extremely exciting time in my career. Any further details can be obtained by contacting the clinic, but in summary there is – An introductory talk on November 7th in Harrogate. A Move Well talk on 11th November in Harrogate. A Workshop day on 15th November here in Ripon.
I look forward to seeing anyone at any of the events that has an interest in their Health. No fads, no dieting, just an action plan for great health … for life. Eat, Move and Think your way to Better Health! E-mail: [email protected]
Tel. 01423 701777
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Christmas in a Box Be one step ahead of the crowd this year with this
novel and stress free approach to Christmas Dinner. Join Gilly Robinson at the cookery school for an
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later at your convenience. 6.00pm – 10.00pm Thursday 4th & 11th December
£115 per person (includes a three course meal for six). Additional servings can be catered for (£10 per head)
Christmas Lunch
Join us for a three course festive lunch between Monday 10th - Tuesday 23rd December. The lunch
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Party Nights
17th, 18th and 22nd December. Individual and group bookings are welcome. Tickets cost £35 per guest and include dinner with coffee and petit fours and
dancing until 1.00am. For those wanting to book accommodation, there is a special bed and breakfast rate available of £70 per person (double occupancy)
or £120 per person (single occupancy).
Santa at Swinton Tuesday 23rd December 11.00am – 3.00pm
This annual event is always popular with families, and this year promises to be more fun than ever. Treasure hunts, Santa’s Grotto, a walk in the beautiful grounds
and refreshments. Entry fee : £5.00 per child. Proceeds in aid of Acorns Pre-School, Masham
Detox Deluxe
Recharge after the New Year on Friday 2nd January with a luxury day spa package, which includes a
Detoxifying Marine Mud Therapy Wrap and Lymphatic Full Body Massage, an hour in the spa, lunch,
therapeutic smoothies and a [comfort zone] goody bag to take home. £125 per person.
Festivities at Swinton Park
Swinton Park Masham Ripon HG4 4JH 01765 680900 www.swintonpark.com
March Hare gallery The March Hare Gallery’s Christmas Exhibition
Opening on Sat, November 15th View our exciting new seasonal range of glasswork, ceramics, jewellery, artwork,
crafts, cards and wrapping paper.
Free wine and canapés on the opening day from 10am to 5pm. All welcome.
T quality selection of fabulous festive fare.
Vhristmas essentials, gifts and a great range of food hampers.
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Festive dining at...
MAIN COURSE Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings Grilled salmon with served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes Penne vegetariana (roasted vegetables sautéed with garlic, pesto and tomato, topped with goat’s cheese and oven baked) Gammon steak served with pineapple or egg, seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes or any Pizza, or any Pasta DESSERTS Traditional Christmas pudding Homemade white chocolate cheesecake Homemade sticky toffee pudding Homemade tiramisu Children choose from our children's menu, (which includes ice cream) only £5.95
2 course £9.95
STARTERS Homemade leek and potato soup Traditional prawn cocktail Garlic mushrooms Tomato and mozzarella salad MAIN COURSE Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings Grilled salmon with served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes Penne vegetariana (roasted vegetables sautéed with garlic, pesto and tomato, topped with goat’s cheese and oven baked) Gammon steak served with pineapple or egg, seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes Sirloin steak served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes ((£3 supplement) DESSERTS Traditional Christmas pudding Homemade white chocolate cheesecake Homemade sticky toffee pudding Homemade tiramisu 2 course £11.95 │ 3 course £15.95
Christmas Menu Christmas Eve Menu
Or diners can select from our normal Terrace restaurant menu
New Year’s Eve Join us at 6pm on New Year’s Eve for our special family sitting.
Two course; adults £15.95 or children £5.95 Later sitting at 8.30pm… £25.99 for three courses, plus party with us till late!
(Please book early as places very limited)
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sampling and a glass of mulled wine
~ hampers ~ cheeses ~ gifts ~
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Due to popular demand, our special offer on vertical tanning will now continue until the end of the year… 60 minutes for £25 or 30 minutes for £15 - (time limits apply) At the Sun Centre, you can choose from a ‘quick fix’ vertical or a more relaxing lie down session to suit your mood We also have a fabulous range of Virgin Vie jewellery and gifts available. The exciting new Christmas stock is now in - pop in for a free catalogue. Our Absolut Beauté salon has been taken over by Lauren who has been with us full time since June. Absolut Beauté offers a full range of beauty treatments including electrolysis, hot stone therapy, spray tanning, acrylic nails, plus much more. Come and pay us a visit during November, choose any TWO of the following Treatments...and pay only £20: Back massage Leg wax Ear candling Express facial Mini pedicure Eyelash tint & brow wax Hot stone therapy Mini manicure By appointment only: acrylic nail enhancements are now also available on Mondays by an additional fully trained nail technician. Why not make someone really happy this Christmas and give them one of our Gift Vouchers...for the present they will really appreciate! Call in and see us soon or phone for an appointment.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Chris, Terry and Lauren.
Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 6.30pm Saturday 9am - 6pm 62 Blossomgate, Ripon. Tel: 01765 602477
It’s time to get ready for the party season!
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Before...
...and after!
A variety of projects and gardens designed and built by Marwood Landscapes showing the range of quality work they can offer. Left: an elegant driveway, a bespoke front garden and above: statuesque and stylish planting.
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Making the most of your outside space with Marwood Landscapes
How many of us look out of our windows and sigh in despair at the messy, impractical or neglected state of our gardens or driveways? These days many people are simply too busy, or perhaps lack the inspiration or knowledge, to revamp their outside areas….or just don’t know where to start! Now is a good time to consider asking for professional help. Marwood Landscapes is a Ripon-based hard landscaping company that have been solving garden problems for householders for over 12 years. Run by Antony Marshall, the company has an excellent well-established reputation for quality work and a comprehensive portfolio which shows just what Antony and his team are capable of. Antony has always loved gardening and spent a lot of time working as a plantsman at a local nursery, Orchard House at Wormald Green. This love of plants led on to an interest in design and hard landscaping and how all aspects of a garden must fit together to produce a beautiful yet practical garden. “We start with a chat with the homeowners to find out what they really want from their garden and how they want to use it, and also how much maintenance they want to do in the future,” explains Antony. “Of course we also take into account the style and location of the house, the shape of the land and the client’s budget.” A free initial consultation and preliminary design sketch is prepared, which allows the clients to envisage just what can be achieved, and the concepts and ideas can be honed from there. Each garden that Marwood Landscapes build is a unique design, custom-made for that property and to the homeowners wishes. Antony can suggest ideas that clients might not have considered, such as water features, decorative features or statement sculptures, as well as give experienced advice on all the other
aspects of garden planning. It is a very creative process. Once the garden is finished, the clients are given full details of each plant and its care instructions and tips on future maintenance. Much time goes into the careful selection and positioning of materials and plants to ensure that the garden develops and matures over time to look its best. “The wide knowledge of plants that I learnt working as a plantsman means that I can confidently predict how the plants in the garden are going to look in one, two, five or ten year’s time,” continues Antony, “a common mistake is placing plants in the wrong areas where conditions aren’t right for them, so they fail to thrive or even die...or else the plants are the wrong colour and so spoil the colour blend of the garden, or grow too large for their position and in time the balance of the garden is lost. We avoid these mistakes and develop a garden for them which ticks all the boxes and continues to look fantastic year after year.” There is a bewildering array of hard landscaping materials available these days, which can make it difficult to decide which to choose. In order to showcase the range of products (and demonstrate how they look in situ rather than trying to guess from a catalogue photo), Marwood Landscapes have teamed up with Boroughbridge Brick and Tile (on Milby Lane, tel 01423 324626) have laid out a show garden. Visitors are encouraged to take a wander around it and take a look at all the choices in materials. This makes it easier to decide which they like best and which would suit their own garden. Antony and his team also install indoor paving and tiles, so if your kitchen, hallway or conservatory needs a new floor, they can help. Contact Antony at Marwood Landscapes on 01765 690806, mobile 07971 297938 or email [email protected]
Patios and paths can look lovely as well as being incredibly practical. Centre: a large wildlife pond that Marwood Landscapes created for Lady Mountgarret being enjoyed by a local resident!
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Tax-Saving Tips for Couples - Part One 25
Here’s the start of a new series guiding you through the basics of how you can save tax as a couple. I hope you enjoy it! The Basics of Taxation for Couples The transfer of income must be absolutely genuine in order to work effectively. You have to trust your partner! If you’re not willing to share you’re wealth (some people have good reason for this) this will hamper creative tax planning. If you don’t trust your partner, a higher tax bill is better than the risk of losing everything! Your legal status makes an enormous difference to your tax planning. If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you have a special tax status. If either you, your spouse or both of you are in business (even if you’re only renting out a property you own), there are tons more opportunities to save tax! If you’re separated, divorced, or one of you dies, you have a different status with different opportunities to save tax. Understanding Tax Bands Each of you has a tax-free allowance of £6035 (Personal Allowance) You then pay 20% on the next £36000 (They call it a Basic Rate!) Anything above this is taxed at a whopping 40% (Higher Rate) Keep in mind that these rates do not apply to all types of income (the government takes great pleasure in making it as complicated as possible) - Income from is dividends is taxed differently, and there’s a 10% rate of tax if your taxable non-savings income is under £2320 Doubling Your Allowances Each of you has the following Tax Allowances that you can use to simply double your tax relief every year: Income Tax: The personal allowance, and the basic
rate band Capital Gains Tax: An Annual Exemption (£9,600), plus Private letting relief Inheritance Tax: The Nil Rate band, Annual Exemption and Small Gifts Exemption National Insurance: The Small Earnings Exemption for class 2 NICs Maximum Tax Savings for couples using Tax Bands and Allowances On Capital Gains Tax Just over £11,000 Annually Plus £16,000 per property (using private letting relief) On Income Tax £9600 on rental income Over £7,000 on self-employed profits (this includes savings on National Insurance) £9400 on Dividend income Over £9,600 on Savings Income On Inheritance Tax £125,000 (on death) £1,200 on lifetime gifts £100 on small lifetime gifts £2000 per child, at the time of their marriage These figures represent maximum savings if the couple’s joint income is about £80,000 per year. But couples who earn less are also able to make considerable savings in many different ways. So, having worked out just what your potential for tax-saving is, as a couple, we shall from now onwards focus on how to maximize this potential! See you next month.
Nick Price For business planning and
tax advice call Nick on: 0845 330 0426 or email him at:
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Since 1997, the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) has promoted a special week in November to make the public aware of the fact that more than 4,000 British children are waiting in care to be adopted in the UK. Many are siblings, children with special needs or ethnic minorities. The Chief Executive of the BAAF, David Holmes says “The process of adopting is rigorous, as it needs to be, but there are no blanket bans so please don’t think you’ll be turned down because you are single, over 40 or don’t own your own home. What these children need are people who can offer a supportive, loving family environment to them for life...people who can help a child recover from the reasons they came into care in the first place and then help them grow and thrive in their new families.” During this week, a variety of events are planned around the UK which aim to highlight and publicise the idea of adoption and to encourage prospective adopters are asked to come forward and learn more about how the process works. There is a national information day in Leeds on November 26th where a number of regional adoption
agencies will be attending. If you are interested in going, please call 0870 750 2173. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to a child - or children - and this isn’t always easy, but it can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. For more information about what is involved in adopting or fostering, please go to www.nationaladoptionweek.org.uk and see also www.bemyparent.org.uk for featured children in care who are waiting for a new family.
November 10 - 16th 2008
Claire Gorman is a Ripon-based Creative trained nail technician who has three years experience of
providing her clients with gorgeous nails.
Unique to Ripon, Claire is a Mobile Nail Technician and will travel to her client’s homes at a convenient time, either evening
or daytime appointments. This means her clients can relax at home and still have nails to die for - at a time to suit them.
You can even watch your favourite programme whilst Claire is taking care of your nails!
Her speciality are Acrylic nail enhancements, which gives the
customer with long-lasting, durable and pretty nails of their desired shape and length. A whole new set of Acrylic nail
enhancements take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to fit at the initial visit, then a repeat visit to maintain the nails is
recommended every two to three weeks after that. Then the nails are re-shaped, in-filled with acrylic where the natural
nail has grown and nail polish is added if desired (Claire has a wide choice of nail polish colours).
New for the winter season 2008, Claire and a colleague,
another qualified nail technician, are offering Pamper Parties for ladies. These include manicures, pedicures and acrylic
enhancements for your guests - a great way to have a fun girl’s night in with a difference...and get ready
for a big night out at the same time!
Wedding packages are also available, so call now for more details or to book, but don’t delay too long if you want to
organise a Girl’s Night In for you and your friends before Christmas.
Please call or text Claire on 07754 698425
Special offer for new customers!
Receive a full new set of
Acrylic Nail Enhancements from Claire during November
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Nails by Claire
Above: with Claire’s help, you can add that all-important finishing
touch to your look with beautiful, hard-wearing nails
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Sock wool now in stock!
2009 A4 Calendar - 12 images £4.95
Lots of Christmas cards including our new views
of Ripon Spa Baths &
Gardens, Brimham and Askrigg.
A wide range of Christmas gift ideas are available at the Studio including starter kits in a range of mediums. Plenty of advice is on hand to help chose the right materials for you or your friend’s new hobby.
Knitting patterns, yarns and accessories, haberdashery, Cross-Stitch kits and
threads and of course Alan’s watercolour prints and originals.
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The Festive Season at Lockwoods
Come and celebrate Christmas at Lockwood’s, with many events to make everybody's
Christmas sparkle!
Wednesday December 3rd, 10th, 17th & Tuesday 23rd Festive Jazz Suppers
Lockwoods will be hosting live Smooth Jazz alongside our a la carte with seasonal specials and a great party
atmosphere.
Thurs 11th & 18th Dec - Festive Table Magic Evenings Lockwoods will be serving it great a la carte menu while
you are entertained at your table by extraordinary illusions and magic.
Sunday 14th December - Lockwoods Third Birthday!!! Come and celebrate at Lockwoods. Complimentary glass
of fizz, live music and Lockwoods great menu
Sunday 21st December - Sunday Latin and Jazz Lunch Relax and let us take the strain. We will be serving our
delicious Sunday Lunch menu accompanied by live music. Relax before the Christmas madness begins.
Wednesday 24th December - Christmas Eve
Lockwoods will be serving food from 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Sunday 28th December Lockwoods will be serving food as normal lunch from
12.00 till 2.30 and supper from 6.00pm. Book your table early.
Wednesday 31st December - New Years Eve
Lockwoods will be serving our seasonal a la carte menu from 5.00pm. Our children's menu will be running until 7.00pm for early diners. Enjoy a great atmosphere
at Lockwoods and see in the New Year on the Market Square.
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RITA and the Ripon Festival presents… The Ripon Christmas Guide 2008 Friday 21st November Live Music and Camel Racing Charity Event at Ripon Bowling Club: from 7:00pm. Saturday 22nd November Christmas Gift and Food Fair at Ripon Cathedral: 10:00am - 4:00pm. Over 30 food and gift stalls will offer a wide range of Christmas gift ideas. Festive food and drinks will be served throughout the day, Santa will be in his grotto and all this will be accompanied by seasonal music from local schools and groups. Friday 28th November Lighting up Ripon for Christmas: The Annual Switch-on of Lights by Chris Bell of Stray FM on The Market Square at 6:00pm. RABA are hosting this event and have organised great entertainment, festive food and drink, a live outside broadcast by Stray FM and an appearance by Santa and his sleigh. A fantastic community event in the heart of the City. Saturday 29th November Grand Charity Fair by the Inner Wheel of Ripon in aid of the CAB at the Town Hall: 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday 1st December Cathedral Concert Society at 7:30pm in the Cathedral Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th December Dickensian Christmas Festival at Lightwater Valley: 10:00 am – 5:00pm. Free entry and parking. Features festive entertainments including brass bands, barrel organs, carol singers, handbell ringers, local choirs, stilt-walkers and fire-eaters and a Santa’s Grotto. There will be an extensive range of local food produce and quality gifts, decorations and stocking-fillers. Thursday 4th December Yorkshire Cancer Research Service at 7:30pm in the Cathedral
Saturday 6th December Mayor’s Charity Christmas Fayre at Ripon Town Hall 10:00 am – 4:00pm. Please support your local Ripon charities who have stalls including gifts, refreshments, bric-a-brac, crafts and jewellery. Father Christmas will also be visiting. Admission 20p for adults, children, free entry. All proceeds go towards local charities. Monday 8th December Macmillan Carol Service at Ripon Cathedral: 7:30pm Friday 12 December Ripon Festival present ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ at Holy Trinity Church, 7:30pm. Includes festive music and song by Ripon City Band, Ripon Festival Choir and Ripon Youth Choirs. Tickets: £12 available from Ripon Travel, 5A Kirkgate, Ripon, telephone, 01765 601689. Saturday 13th December Santa’s Coffee Morning: 10:00am – 2:00pm at Ripon Town Hall. Community Christmas Market: Market Square, 10am - 4pm: A RABA-organised event where local charities can raise awareness of the work they do and raise money for Community events. Not suitable for humbugs or scrooges! There will be festive food, drink and entertainment. Stalls will include the St Wilfrid’s Committee, the Walled Garden Project, Ripon Civic Society and Jenny Ruth workshops amongst many others. Saturday 13th December Ripon Choral Society – Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at Ripon Cathedral: 7:30pm
Sunday 14th December Benjamin Britten – a Ceremony of Carols following Evensong at Ripon Cathedral: 5:30pm Monday 15th December Christmas Organ Recital at Ripon Cathedral: 7:30pm Saturday 20th December Ripon Festival presents ‘The Christmas Spectacular’ at Ripon Cathedral with the St Cecilia Orchestra: 7:30pm. An evening of carols and Christmas music for all the family conducted by Xenophon Kelsey. Christmas hasn't really begun until you've been to the famous "Christmas Spectacular"! Come along and join in, bring your family and friends, sing all your favourite carols, listen to some superb music and be thoroughly entertained by a wonderful seasonal and festive event. Tickets: £12 available (£10 children and concessions) from Ripon Travel, Ripon Cathedral Shop and the Tourist Information Centre. Sunday 21st December Farmers’ Market on Ripon Market Square: 9:00am – 3:00pm Christmas on Kirkgate 10:00am-4:00pm. Includes music, carols, shopping and Christmas Fayre along with a visit by Father Christmas. A great day of family entertainment. Tuesday 23rd December Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Ripon Cathedral: 5:30pm Christmas Eve at Ripon Cathedral 11:00am – Journey to Bethlehem 5:30pm - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 11:30pm – Midnight Eucharist Christmas Day at Ripon Cathedral 8:00am - The Eucharist (said) 9:30am - Festival Choral Eucharist 11:30am – Christmas Morning Service 12:30pm – The Eucharist (BCP) 5:30pm - Evensong with Carols at the Crib Boxing Day Eucharist and Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey led by the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds: 9:30am Annual Boxing Day Duck Race at the Water Rat: 2:00pm
Monday 29th December Vacation Chamber Orchestras: Dales Chamber Orchestra Concert in Holy Trinity Church 7.30pm: This brilliant student orchestra promises to brighten up the long winter evenings with a programme including Richard Strauss' Serenade for Wind, Max Bruch's gorgeously romantic Concerto for Clarinet & Viola (soloists Tom Verity & Katie Stables), Constantin Silvestri's little known but very exciting and evocative Three Pieces for Strings and Haydn's vivacious Symphony No 99. Tickets: adults, £10 children, £6.Tickets available from the usual outlets or ring 07974 698264, or e-mail [email protected] for more information. New Year’s Eve Celebrate New Year in Ripon. Music on the Market Square from 10:00pm. Watchnight Service at the Cathedral at 11:15pm followed by Torchlight Procession at 11:40pm to the Town Hall Fireworks at midnight with music until 12:30am For further details of any event please contact Ripon Festivals on 01765 601100 or Ripon Cathedral on 01765 603462 Design inspiration: www.northstate.co.uk
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Christmas Menu: £20 per head
New Years Eve Dinner: £35 per head The perfect spot to start a night of
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Now serving our new Autumn menu
To book call us on OI765 602202 or email: [email protected] Or visit our website for more information: www.unicorn-hotel.co.uk
Don’t forget our traditional Sunday Carvery every Sunday from 12pm until 2.30pm
Wedding gowns, bridesmaid, mother of the bride/groom, evening and
prom wear made to your own exclusive design.
Sample wedding gowns, bridesmaid,
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Tiaras, veils and fascinators always in stock. Alteration
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Last month at the end of October, the team at Ripon Natural Health Centre gathered together with clients and supporters to celebrate their 25th anniversary of founding the Centre. The Centre occupies a suite of rooms above Boots, which are accessed through a side door located just through the archway off the Market Place. At RNHC, clients can benefit from homeopathy, osteopathy, acupuncture and aromatherapy. Recently added to the Centre were past life regression and reiki therapy, which are both proving incredibly popular. The experienced team of eight therapists can offer treatment to clients suffering from musculo-skeletal injuries or pain, which encompasses a wide range of conditions. Chronic pain and the mental and physical effects of stress are also major reasons why clients seek treatment. Clients are very welcome to approach the Centre directly although some are referred by their GPs. “Since we first founded the Centre, we have seen the therapies we specialise in become increasingly accepted by mainstream health services in general. These days we see complementary and alternative therapies working closely alongside traditional approaches,” says Jocelyn Young. “Here in Ripon we’ve had a huge amount of support and welcome from the local community since the very earliest days of the Centre opening, which we are very thankful for.” Mark thinks that their longevity is due in part to the individual service they can give their clients. “We are a small and personal business and work well as a team,” he says “and have an optimum balance between the size of the Centre and the services we offer. We take the time to really listen and understand our clients mental, physical and emotional needs without imposing our own views, and so can develop a close working relationship based on trust, communication and flexibility.” Looking forward to 2009, the team plan to offer a variety of courses on meditation, massage and homeopathic first aid, which introduces the methods of treating basic illnesses such as coughs and colds with homeopathic remedies. A new topic for 2009 is biography, which is the study of life patterns and critical life stages and how to help yourself deal with them. This includes life stages such as adolescence or menopause. “Through this course, people can gain more insight into themselves and their own health, and then take steps to prevent themselves becoming ill in the first place,” says Mark. “We’d all like to acknowledge and thank all our supporters and clients who have helped make Ripon Natural Health Centre a success for twenty five years, and hope we continue to see them all and work together to improve their health and wellbeing in the future.”
Ripon Natural Health Centre, 27 Market Place, Ripon, HG4 1BN
01765 601447 │ [email protected]
Some of the team of staff at RNHC and supporters toasting their 25th anniversary. In the centre holding the flowers is Jocelyn Young, a homeopath to her left is Mark Young, an osteopath, acupuncturist and homeopath; behind them is Mike Edwards, a homeopath. On Jocelyn's right is Gugan Hair, an osteopath and next to her is Jenny Rose, who has
been the Centre’s welcoming receptionist for ten years. Behind Jenny Rose is Barry Kaye, who was instrumental in helping the business get off the ground when he was the manager of Barclays’ Bank and gave a short speech in
support of the Centre and staff.
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“I don’t want to make a fuss...but…” Time and again I find that our good old fashioned British reserve is really not doing us any favours. In this article I will outline some all too common examples, where you really need to put yourself first.
Road Accidents. If you have a car accident, even a minor one, please make sure you get the name and address of the other driver. Clients often say: “I never thought to ask” or “I have their mobile number, isn’t that enough?” No its not. Ensure you get a name and address and don’t let your policy of polite reserve get the better of you. Why is this important? If the accident was not your fault you will want the other driver to compensate you for your damaged vehicle and possibly your injury.
Why the name and address? If they don’t pay up you may need to sue them (or at least write to them threatening proceedings) which is difficult without their name and address. Don’t forget lots of vehicle are driven on Fleet motor insurance purchased by their employer, so the address of the insured might be an employer not the actual driver’s address. It is always advisable to get the home address of the other driver, just in case. Don’t be fobbed off by an offer of a mobile phone number written on the back of a cigarette packet. Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 requires the driver (no-one else) to give their name and address following an accident to anyone who reasonably requests it. To fail to do so is an offence. And while we are on the subject of RTAs…a picture is worth a thousand words. Many of us have cameras built into our mobile phones. If you have an accident, why not take a few photos of the other vehicle, including its registration plate. That way it’s difficult for the driver to say he was never there. If you have a car accident you should also tell
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your insurer without delay. As long as you are not claiming on your policy it should not affect your no claims discount. If it’s the other drivers fault you will be claiming on his policy and not yours. If you have Legal Expenses Insurance a lawyer will be appointed for you by your insurer. However you do not have to accept that nomination. You can choose to be represented by your friendly local solicitor (that would be me) if you so choose. So if you would prefer to use your local solicitor, insist on it. “I took a product back to a shop but the assistant says I am not entitled to a refund as I have no receipt.” There are two issues here. If the goods are faulty, you have a right to a refund as long as you take them back within a reasonable time. What is a reasonable time depends on the product. If the good are not faulty, you just have changed your mind or the goods are not suitable for you, you do not have a right to an exchange or refund – it’s at the discretion of the retailer. Some do offer this, but it is over and above your statutory rights. So, assuming there is a fault with the goods, the Sale of Goods Act 1979 says goods should be of ‘satisfactory quality’. If they are not, your remedy is either a refund or exchange depending on how bad the defect is. Whether you still have the receipt or not is less of an issue if you can prove you did buy the goods from that retailer (if it is an ‘own brand good, for example). Also for larger items (say a television) you may have purchased it using a credit card, and there will be a corresponding entry in your monthly statement confirming where, when and what you bought. A special word of warning relating to cars –especially second hand ones. Never was the maxim ‘caveat emptor’ (let the buyer beware) more relevant. The Sale of Goods Act does apply to cars – the same as other goods, but you will seldom have a right to reject the car even if it subsequently breaks down. This is because you lose the right to reject the goods once you are deemed to have accepted them. And with used cars you don’t get very long (according to the law) before you are deemed to have accepted the goods. So always insist on a long test drive and put the car through its paces before you buy it. If you are looking to buy a used car, unless you are a mechanic yourself, always do two things: 1. Get the car credit checked through a company such as HPI. They will check the car does not have
outstanding finance on it and that it has not been previously damaged in an accident. Ask the selling garage if they HPI’d the car before they bought it, and can you see the report. No garage I have dealt with has ever said no. If the vehicle does have outstanding finance – it still belongs to the finance company, you will therefore not be the legal owner – even though you have paid for it in full. 2. The other thing to do is get the car checked out before you buy it, either by your own garage or one of the motoring organisations which offers this service. Yes it costs a bit more, but if things are flagged in the report, you can use that information to negotiate a reduction in the price of the car. Don’t forget, if the car has previously been in an accident you don’t really want to be driving it. “I slipped over in a restaurant. I thought I had only bruised myself (and my pride) but it turns out I have a broken ankle...what should I do?” Very often the injured person is too embarrassed to make a fuss, even if they think the floor was slippery, covered in spilled drinks or whatever. They generally just want to go home, so they don’t report it. It’s important to report any accident to the manager. At least they should do something about the slippery floor so someone else doesn’t fall as well. The manager should also put the details of the incident into the Accident Book, that way the fall is logged and the premises owner will not be able to deny the fact of the fall later on. If you want to make the matter further, by sending a letter of complaint, for example, if there is no entry in the accident book the owner is likely to deny all knowledge of the incident.
David Dow at Simon Crosfield & Co Solicitors 2 Duck Hill, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1BL
Tel: 01765 692277
Eat well this Christmas at... The Golden Lion 69/70 Allhallowgate, Ripon, HG4 1LE Tel: 01765 602598
Christmas Menu Available from 1st - 24th December Large groups welcome - please call
to book
Starters Roast parsnip soup with warm crusty bread
Classic prawn cocktail Pea and leek tart with cheese topping
Chicken and port parfait with warm toast
Mains Roast turkey with traditional trimmings
Grilled trout with grape & white wine sauce Slow cooked braised beef, root vegetables Roast shoulder of lamb with walnut stuffing
Vegetable hotpot with herb dumplings
Desserts Christmas pudding
Bailey’s cheesecake Brandy snap basket, ice cream & strawberries
Almond tart and custard Cheese and biscuits
2 courses £13.95 or 3 courses £15.95
Christmas Day £45 per person or £20 for children
Booking essential - one sitting only!
Starters Roast chestnut soup with warm crusty bread
Smoked trout, new potato salad, beetroot salsa Chicken and wild mushroom parfait
Mains
Local roast turkey with traditional trimmings Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
Salmon en croute, cream & white wine sauce Nut roast
All served with roast and new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Desserts
Christmas pudding with rum sauce Orange and chocolate roulade
Raspberry crème brulee Stilton, crackers, a glass of port
Tea or coffee with mince pie
Don’t forget the Foxton Suite for your
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Catering also available to
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Call Dan on 01765 676944 (please leave a message if there is no answer)
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swimming pool; fully furnished and equipped for a relaxing stay; short drive to airport & the beaches of Mar Menor. For details please call: 01765 605874 / 07751 681557 [email protected]
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Magic for all occasions! ♣ Children & adults ♣ Close-up ♣ Walk around ♣ Tables ♣ Mind-reading floor show ♣ Ripon, Bedale &
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Adopting a pet is a major commitment, in time and money, and needs careful thought, but it is very rewarding and will give you loving,
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Ritchie is a stunning looking male dog who is believed to be a border collie cross Dalmatian. He came into the Jerry Green Dog Rescue centre at Catton near Thirsk as his owners didn’t have enough time to care for him. He is quite a large dog about four years old and is looking for an active home where he would get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation, as he is a lively and intelligent dog. Ideally his new home would not have any other pets or children. He is house trained and walks nicely on the lead. If you'd like to know more about Ritchie or any of the other dogs in our centre needing good homes, please call 01845 567456 or visit between 1.30pm and 4pm any day except Wednesdays. Also online at www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk
Ritchie says hello!
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