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I'm Glad I'm Me
I'D like to be a butterfly, With wings of glorious hue, And flutter in the bright warm sun And drink the morning dew. But when it comes to winter, I'd hibernate or die No more to feel the bright warm sun Or see the clouds on high. I'd like to be a blackbird
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Miracle at Sant' Anna by James McBride (Sceptre £6.99)
War in Tuscany around the tiny village of St Anna Di Stazzema is the setting for the story of four black soldiers of the 92nd Buffalo Division of the American Army. That division is made up of all-black soldiers commanded by white officers. The stage
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Welcome to Britain 2003 - a nation that cannot feed itself
Once again, the news headlines on every media channel are to do with war and the risks associated with the threats from terrorists, and almost everyone I speak to shares the same serious concerns, even the farmers. The vast majority of the farming community
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£2.5m for advice service
FARMERS and the food industry need to work in partnership with the Government towards a sustainable, prosperous and world-class food sector, Secretary of State Margaret Beckett told the annual conference of the NFU on Tuesday. She also announced an extra
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Curry to speak
DONALD Curry, architect of the Government's "Strategy for Sustainable Farming and Food", will be speaking at the annual members night of Driffield Agricultural Society. The society says that although the event is primarily for its members, the talk is
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Trainers' fears over horse safety
A TOP-LEVEL meeting has been held between racehorse trainers, police, councillors, and highway officials following concerns about safety of horses and motorists in Norton. "Horse crossing" signs could be provided in the town in a bid to resolve the situation
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Spring can't be far away
Malton, February 6, and another cold day - but worry not, spring cannot be that far away. Which reminds me about the subject of sweeping or clearing snow from your own bit of footpath. This used to be considered to be good social behaviour. It meant that
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Stately home going bonkers for conkers
A NORTH Yorkshire stately home is beginning its clean-up operation - sprucing up its collection of giant conkers and seeds. The huge wooden sculptures, at Beningbrough Hall, near York, were crafted during centenary celebrations by former staff from horse
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Mayor hits out at Norton traffic calming measures
NORTON'S mayor has criticised the need to spending thousands of pounds on traffic calming in the town. The £162,000 is having to be invested in the works because motorists will not observe speed limits, said Coun Keith Mennell at this week's council meeting
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Villages have future in own hands
RESIDENTS in two of Ryedale's most thriving villages, Ampleforth and Sheriff Hutton, are being urged to help plan the future of their communities. Each of the 478 people at Sheriff Hutton - including youngsters from age 11 - are to help create a blueprint
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Greening stars in Pikes' win
NCEL Premier Division. Pickering Town 3, Buxton 1 - PICKERING Town's survival hopes were given a great boost last Saturday with a win against fifth-placed Buxton, while other teams around them dropped points. The Pikes were full value for their third
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Rugby stars past and present show youngsters how it's done
AROUND 50 youngsters were treated to some expert coaching this week from former England international John Bentley plus Leeds Tykes' skipper Carl Hogg and team-mate James Ponton. They gave a special training session to young players, aged between 9 and
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Malton's promotion hopes still alive
Yorkshire Two. Malton and Norton 25pts. West Park Bramhope 12pts - MALTON and Norton kept in touch with the leaders and regained third place in Yorkshire Two with this excellent victory over second-placed West Park. With the playing conditions at The
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Green foul smelling gunk
A SURPLUS of mushrooms gave me a rare domestic economic gesture. I chopped the mushrooms up in the food processor with every intention of freezing the result for a soup ingredient at some unspecified date. Three pound of mushrooms was quickly reduced
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Anti-war feeling knows no bounds
Although I always hold strong opinions on everything, I'm usually a bit too lazy to act on them. Emmerdale comes on telly and I'm much more likely to throw crisps at the screen than get up to find the remote. But for once I felt compelled to act on my
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Kirkdale and Royal Oak take top spots
RJF Homes Beckett League - Both divisions have new leaders after Kirkdale United stole a march on local rivals Duncombe Park, who were on cup duty, to lead division one, while Pickering Royal Oak grabbed their eighth successive league win to go top of
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Let's celebrate maternity unit
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Alison Guy, Chief Executive, Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust. I WOULD like to add my voice to the many who have already expressed concern about the future of the maternity unit in Malton
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Inspirational Jill says her goodbyes
MUM of four Jill Edsall, who joined the village playgroup at Swinton as a parent helper, is leaving after 15 years as one of its leaders. The group, which meets at Swinton's former reading room every weekday, has been running for 20 years and today has
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Bravery of teenagers put drug dealer in jail
POLICE have praised Ryedale teenagers whose courage helped put a young arsonist and drug dealer behind bars. Paul Downes, 18, was jailed at York Crown Court for two years for a series of offences, most of which were against people his own age. They included
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Landmark may face closure
WARNINGS that the famous 199 Church Stairs at Whitby could close following more vandalism have been made by the rector and churchwardens. Bids are being made to carry out a restoration of the steps, which are a Grade 1 listed monument and link the harbourside
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Wanted: one good owner for Pickering play area
A POTENTIAL play area at Pickering nearly as big as a football pitch is to be turned over to the public. But town councillors don't want to take over responsibility and neither does Ryedale District Council (RDC). The land was set aside by Persimmon Homes
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Charity lands £117,000 boost
A MALTON-based charity which has become internationally renowned as a source of vital information on a potentially devastating illness is celebrating a massive £117,000 cash boost. The Encephalitis Support Group, which has just moved to new premises in
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Blessed are the Cheesemakers (by Sarah-Kate Lynch (Black Swan £6.99)
In a remote corner of Ireland, there is a cheese making-enterprise that is the love of Corrie and Fee. But it is no ordinary factory because it is run on unusual lines. Highly successful in producing very special cheeses, Corrie and Fee are concerned
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The Sweetest Thing by Fiona Shaw (Virago £12.99)
YORK author Fiona Shaw uses the background of her home city in the 1880s to give us a highly-readable novel. Friends Harriet and Mary leave the Yorkshire fishing village where they had been 'flither-lasses' for York, where they hope to find a new and
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A new wash set for Malton market
LIKE many old gentlemen, the market water works are in need of attention and they have been under severe pressure, if you will excuse the pun, over the past couple of years. The foot and mouth disease crisis brought out the very worst in our bureaucratic
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Up-market West Pier
A NEW look is on the cards for Scarborough's South Bay beach and historic West Pier to give the resort a more up-market image. However, a public survey carried out by the council has seen mixed messages come back as to what should be done, says the borough
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Just perfect for Petch
STEVE Petch's domination of the Kall Kwik National Rally continued last Sunday when he won his fourth title in five years in the Pickering-based event, which also saw success for Ryedale driver Alan Richardson. Petch, who represents Durham Motor Club,
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The lions of Sherburn
A BOOK recalling times past in Sherburn was launched at the weekend, sparking off an appeal to raise up to £14,000 for a complete re-wiring of the village church. St Hilda's Church - whose interior is adorned with oak carvings of lions, birds of prey
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Cheltenham hope for Noel's Pride
RYEDALE racing enthusiast Noel Bulmer is looking forward to having his first runner at next month's Cheltenham Festival. Bulmer, who runs the Pride Of Yorkshire Racing Club, will spearhead the fan club for his namesake, Noel's Pride, who is due to line-up
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The witch guide to brooms
WELL within living memory, virtually every household in rural areas would possess one or more besoms. Some people called them beezums, whilst others preferred the alternative pronunciation of bezzums, but these were handmade brooms with long handles tipped
