Category: Columns

Seeing as it’s nearly October, it seems only right for Your Local Link to provide you with the spookiest, scariest desk toys we could find ahead of Halloween. If you’re keen on creeping out your colleagues in the office this month, our eerie Executoy selection could be just what’s needed… Haunted House Memory Game, £6.95 […]

The yuletide season is the most exciting time of the year for many of us, and nothing exemplifies festive fun more than a good old-fashioned Christmas dinner.  This month, Pat and I were lucky enough to head down to York’s beautiful Hotel Du Vin to sample our first Christmas meal of the season, and one […]

First founded in 2011, The Hut York is a local members-led charity that’s dedicated to providing both short and long-term support for adults struggling with their mental health and/or learning disabilities. The charity was initially established as Clarence Gardens Association, and designed   to meet the increasing demand for day facilities in and around York. […]

“As soon as the nights draw in, I start to get nervous about bonfire night. My dog is so scared, and where I live, the bangs go on all week. Is there anything I can do?” Claire, Huntingdon As Bonfire Night approaches, many of our clients feel a sense of dread, aware that their pets […]

As the leaves turn and the evenings draw in, October brings with it a sense of reflection. It is a month of storytelling, family gatherings, and cherished memories. For elderly people, especially those receiving care at home or living with dementia, reminiscing can be far more than just a pleasant pastime. It can be a […]

By Ben Robinson As October rolls around once again and the autumn days begin, a lot of us are slipping back into routine after the joys of summer. I know I spend a lot of time reminiscing on the warmth summer brought. In the spirit of this, I thought that perhaps this month, I could share some of my favourite reads […]

If you’re thinking of joining a club in York this month, you’ll be spoilt for choice! We’ve narrowed down five of the best clubs currently meeting in and around the city, centred around everything from combat robotics to reading and gaming… ROBODOJO Readers! Remember Robot Wars? Based in Sutton-on-the-Forest, this local Combat Robotics club meets […]

By Tony Chalcraft Many gardeners will be acquainted with Equisetum arvense, even if they don’t know its fancy scientific title. As with many botanical names, the Latin hints at the plant’s characteristics: ‘Equisetum’ links the Latin for horse (equu) with the word for hair or bristle (seta), while ‘arvense’ loosely translates as ‘of the field’. […]

Walking Football The old men on the indoor pitch surge forward tortoise-like, pass, dribble, feint, attempt a header now and then. Sometimes the ball rolls to a stop. There’s no-one on the touchline singing or cheering  and the ref’s a PE teacher from the Tech. The score hardly matters: we’re talking fitness, getting out, improving […]

Taxi! I watched him, stepping in front of me, hailing the taxi though I had been waiting there much longer. It had been a long train journey and I was not in the mood to argue. I had been down to Southampton to see some friends from University. This was the station; there would be […]

By Nicola Stewart This month, Your Local Link headed on down to the picturesque Murton Park for a family-friendly day out to remember!   We spent a lovely afternoon at Murton Park as a family, which is conveniently placed just 15 minutes away from the centre of York. The site offers a wide range of […]

By Riley Nichol In a rather surprising turn of events, on the 28th of August, York City co-chairs Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla released a public statement regarding the shock decision to part ways with club manager Adam Hinshelwood.  Whilst Hinshelwood and his team may not have had the perfect start to the new season, the […]

Our Daphne has been busy of late! Poor old Daph has had such a busy schedule that our discerning online readers may have missed out on her typically sharp-tongued, yet valuable advice in recent months. Never fear – Daphne is back with a bang – and she’s gone digital! Dear Daphne, I have a new […]

Looking for ways to spice up your lunch break? Keen on getting competitive with your workmates? Check out this month’s selection of desk-friendly Executoys…  Tamagotchi, £14.99 from Amazon.  First unleashed in 1996, Tamagotchis are back with a bang! This enduringly popular Japanese toy kicked off the ‘digital pet’ trend, and the Gen 2 version could […]

Whether you’re after a better night’s sleep, clearer skin, a plant-powered energy boost, or respite from pesky period pains, Your Local Link has hand-picked a selection of the finest health and beauty essentials to get you through the month…   Monthly Cramp Soothing Patches, £7.99 from Period Harmony. Despite being a natural part of the […]