This might be of interest to readers of both web and print – it’s designed for those over 55 and it offers a range of helpline and friendship services and things like telephone friendship etc:

The most common type of fraud reported to North Yorkshire Police is where the victim is contacted on the telephone by someone claiming to be from the police, or the tax office or a tech company who then persuade you to go to the bank or log on to your online banking. This is an excellent and easy to follow guide on how best to safeguard yourselves, click here to see.

For information on the Alien Bug Hunt, the Sensory Trail, and walks, talks and exhibitions, see the latest newsletter here.

The Yorkshire Arboretum is delighted to welcome local artist and scientist Meg Huby as she begins a year-long artist’s residency.
An exhibition of the body of work Meg produces during her year-long residency will run from 18th September to 19th October 2020, featuring original paintings, prints and other merchandise.
Yorkshire Arboretum Director Dr John Grimshaw said, “Each Artist-in-Residence has taken a different perspective on the Arboretum. We’re very much looking forward to being part of Meg’s exploration and seeing the artwork that emerges.”
To find out more, or to book onto any of Meg’s events, please visit: www.yorkshirearboretum.org/artist-in-residence

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