The Glorious Thirsk White Rose BookCafe has even more events lined up for April: by Milly Adams

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Margaret Graham

Thurs 19 April, from 7.30pm at White Rose BookCafe

Local author, Gemma Hogg will be in conversation with James Hogg talking about her new book ‘Stable Lass’. Riding out and mucking in, tales from a Yorkshire racing yard.

‘Vividly funny, shockingly frank, deeply passionate, movingly sensitive – and that’s just about the horses! A bawdy, caring, and wickedly insightful stable yard rite of passage that no racing fan should miss.’ Brough Scott

Tickets £5 each, redeemable against a signed hardback copy of the new book, includes welcome drink. Pre order your signed copy and tickets from White Rose BookCafe tel 01845 524353, or e-mail sales@whiterosebooks.co.uk

Thursday 21st June, 7pm for 7.30pm start

In conjunction with the Booksellers Association, in support of the 10th Anniversary of Independent Bookshop Week (IBW), and as part of Pan Macmillan’s ‘Macmillan 175′ celebrations, as well as 21 years of Picador Poetry.

The brainchild of Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, with 4 Poet Laureates plus music and guest local poet, Kate Fox.

Author Events

Thurs 12 April – Michelin Star Chef, Tommy Banks will be here signing copie sof his news book ‘Roots’ (time to be confirmed). A Free Event.

Sat 21 April – Book Signing with Mary Jayne Baker, ‘A Bicycle Made for Two’ from 11am to 12 noon. A Free Event.

What’s NEW? SPOTLIGHT ON … Each Month we’ll feature a genre, author or selection of titles that take our interest, this month it is The Natural World –

The Wood, by John Lewis-Stempel, ‘Indisputably, one of the best nature-writers of his generation’ (Country Life) BBC Radio 4 ‘Book of the Week’

Epitaph for the Ash by Lisa Samson,‘Fascinating … Her pilgrimage to discover the present state of the ash in the UK, and the work that is being done to accommodate or counter ash dieback, is both a labour of love and an extraordinary achievement, especially given the heart-rending physical limitations Samson eventually endures as a result of life-saving surgery’ OBSERVER

Chasing the Ghost by Peter Marren,
Join renowned naturalist Peter Marren on an exciting quest to see every species of wild plant native to Britain.

Children’s Storytime – Pre-School Storytime 10am to 10.30.am – FREE – Every Friday

Easter Weekend ~ come & treat your family and friends in our Café, & browse our lovely selection of Easter cards and gift ideas.

Café News …… Enjoy some Easter treats in our Café & Garden, weather permitting!
Easter Cupcakes and Easter Biscuits
Hot Cross Buns with Traditional Tea or white Rose Filter Coffee
Easter Drinks ~ Orange and Elderflower Spritzer
Easter Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream and mini eggs

EASTER & SPRING opening hours :-
Good Friday 30 March 10am to 5pm, Café closes 4pm
Saturday 31 March 9am to 5pm, Café closes 4pm
Sunday 1 April 10am to 5pm, Café closes 4pm
Monday 2 April 10am to 5pm, Café closes 4pm
NB: From Tuesday 3 April normal hours resume

Thurs 19 April, from 7.30pm at White Rose BookCafe

Local author, Gemma Hogg will be in conversation with James Hogg talking about her new book ‘Stable Lass’. Riding out and mucking in, tales from a Yorkshire racing yard.

Thursday 21st June, 7pm for 7.30pm start

The brainchild of Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, with 4 Poet Laureates plus music and guest local poet, Kate Fox.

Author Events
Thurs 12 April – Michelin Star Chef, Tommy Banks will be here signing copie sof his news book ‘Roots’ (time to be confirmed). A Free Event.
Sat 21 April – Book Signing with Mary Jayne Baker, ‘A Bicycle Made for Two’ from 11am to 12 noon. A Free Event. What’s NEW? SPOTLIGHT ON … Each Month we’ll feature a genre, author or selection of titles that take our interest, this month it is The Natural World –
The Wood, by John Lewis-Stempel, ‘Indisputably, one of the best nature-writers of his generation’ (Country Life) BBC Radio 4 ‘Book of the Week’

Chasing the Ghost by Peter Marren,
Join renowned naturalist Peter Marren on an exciting quest to see every species of wild plant native to Britain.

Children’s Storytime – Pre-School Storytime 10am to 10.30.am – FREE – Every Friday

Easter Weekend ~ come & treat your family and friends in our Café, & browse our lovely selection of Easter cards and gift ideas.

ABBA Super Troupers: The Exhibition at Southbank Centre, London – Review: Paul Vates

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Margaret Graham

There has been a little bit of Sweden in Marylebone, where the embassy sits, for quite a few years. But there is an additional Swedish area in London that is only here until the end of April. It’s at the Southbank Centre. Not the small pop-up Abba shop near the ticket office, which is easy to stumble across. No. In an unassuming little corner of the complex, almost hidden away, is a small Scandinavian treasure.

ABBA Super Troupers: The Exhibition is an immersive tour through the history of one of the most famous pop groups of all time. Forget what you know and, even, what you think you know. I believe these exhibitions are best enjoyed with child-like innocence. Allow the experience to lead you by the hand and learn everything afresh.

Björn Ulvaeus

[Photo: Victor Frankowski]

It was opened by Björn Ulvaeus himself, sitting here in the recording studio section of the tour (if you don’t know who he is, firstly – where have you been?!? – and secondly, you need to visit this exhibition). The tour has timed entry and there is a maximum of sixteen people on each one. A guide take you through, if my memory serves, ten installations – each one is a major moment in the history of the group.

[Photo: Mikael Bodner]

In each room, the guide explained where we were, answered any of our questions and pointed out some of the interesting display items, such as this gold single [pictured above] which is for the Swedish version of Ring Ring. Abba – then known as ‘Björn & Benny/Agnetha & Frida’ – weren’t chosen by the jury to be the official entry for Sweden to the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973. The song was still released as a single, though, becoming a huge hit. The following year, they were wisely chosen as the Swedish entry.

There is much to learn throughout – not just about pop music. Historic events are played out, newspapers can be read, television programmes watched. The whole piece is attempting to place Abba in context with the world about them, amidst the gloomy social and political backdrop of Britain in the 1970s. A bold move considering how quickly we are escorted through time.

[‘open-air festival’ – Photo: Victor Frankowski]

As we enter and search each room, a narrator supplies additional setting and information about our whereabouts. It is the voice of Jarvis Cocker, frontman of Pulp. Not an obvious choice, perhaps, until you learn about his love of Abba.

My favourite exhibit was the recording studio – where we were even invited to join in with the band and karaoke along to Dancing Queen.

The exhibition is fascinating and informative; the guide is fun and upbeat. All the objects on shown are either from The Abba Museum or private collections. Although it lasts an hour, the time simply flies by. Perhaps a little too fast for genuine fans, who might wish to linger a little longer in this Abba-world. I loved it, though. In fifty years time, will there be exhibitions about One Direction or Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran? Probably not. And that is exactly why Abba are special. As strong and timeless as they ever were.

Ironic, too, that the nearest station to the exhibition is Waterloo… Super Troupers: The Exhibition is on at The Southbank Centre, London, until 29th April 2018. Information and tickets can be found at this website address:

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/123377-abba-super-troupers-201718

World Autism Awareness Week: New film shows how autistic people feel socially isolated

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Frostie

To mark World Autism Awareness Week, The National Autistic Society (NAS) have released a powerful new film ‘Diverted’.

The film follows Saskia, an autistic actor, as she experiences sensory sensitivities and unexpected changes to her train journey – changes which can trigger anxiety and even cause people to feel as though they can’t travel. Alongside the film, NAS have released new statistics which demonstrate the everyday challenges some autistic people face, including that 75% of autistic people say that unexpected changes, like train diversions, make them feel socially isolated.

‘Diverted’ forms part of NAS’s Too Much Information campaign which encourages the public to find out more about autism. Please watch it and learn more about the struggles of autistic people.

World Malbec Day on 17th April

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Margaret Graham

It’s world Malbec day on 17th April, did you know?The least we can all do is to try some of these first class wines, remembering to toast the day.

Frost of course, is first off the starting blocks to try the wines we’re featured below. Such good value, such elegant wines, both of them.

Tributo Malbec 2015

Tributo means homage, and therefore, with Tributo, Viña Caliterra honors the quality of its land, its people, and all of the details that come together in perfect harmony to create an exceptional wine. A lively red colour, this elegant wine has intense notes of berries and violets on the nose, with soft spicy hints too.

RRP: £13.30

The Fisherman’s Retreat, Halifax Wine Company, Field & Fawcett, The Whalley Wine Company, Ellies Cellar, North & South Wines, Cheers Wine Merchant.

Left Field Malbec 2014

And so the story begins:

Down a dark alleyway the brooding and intense characters of blackberry and liquorice meet the heroically proportioned mass of dark chocolate draped in smooth, fine velvet. Imbibe on its own or devour with a rare cut of beef.

RRP: £17.45

Stockists: www.nzhouseofwine.co.uk, Fenwick Newcastle, Noble Grape Wines, Auriol Wines

Frost Loves: Hape Pound N Tap Bench

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Catherine Balavage

This glorious musical toy arrived at the weekend. Much to the delight of the Frost toddler. The Frost baby was also fascinated by the colour and the noise, but was swiftly moved along for being too young to play with it. It is a smart idea and well made. As all Hape toys are. Lots of fun is to be had with this and the xylophone also pulls out and can be played with individually. Frost loves….

The Hape pound and tap bench features a pull out xylophone and pounding station. Explore cause and effect as balls drop when they hit the pounding area which sends the balls tinkling over the xylophone. Pull out the keyboard and the xylophone can be played solo. Experiment with playful rhythm patterns for a musical delight and sound experience

Suitable from 12 Months+ The Hape Pound N Tap Bench is available from Poppets for £24.95.

The Folio Society Add To Their Crime Fiction Category With Three New Illustrated Classics

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Margaret Graham

Illustration by Alexandru Savescu from The Folio Society edition of Hide My Eyes by Margery Allingham © Alexandru Savescu 2018PIC

Is it only me who finds some books more than just books. Some are a thing of beauty, something to treasure, even to salivate over. But no dribbling please. Seriously the Folio Society produce just such treasures and have added a few more classic crime thrillers to their portfolio: Hide My Eyes, Goldfinger and Strangers On A Train each with brilliant illustrations for those who love to add high class and beautiful publications to their library.

Margery Allingham’s Hide My Eyes. Illustrated by Alexandru Avescu

Illustration by Alexandru Savescu from The Folio Society edition of Hide My Eyes by Margery Allingham © Alexandru Savescu 2018PIC

Allingham is one of Frost Magazine’s all time favourites and she found a new audience on the TV with Albert Campion, played by Peter Davison, (formerly the chaotic Tristan Farnun in All Creatures Great and Small) going about the business of solving crime.

In this particular novel, more a psychological crime, in which a grisly spectre of murder and greed hangs unseen over the tiny corner of London known as Garden Green. Brought in to investigate a number of apparently unconnected disappearances, Albert Campion finds himself faced with a series of ever more disparate clues: a country bus with a pair of unusual passengers parked outside a London theatre; a lizard-skin lettercase; a left-handed glove. Over the course of a single day, he must race to stop a singularly ruthless killer whose own complex web of deceit threatens to destroy those closest to him.

As with her all her crime novels, the plot is tight, complex and the tension is like walking along a high wire in the wind. Her characters are sharply observed, there is a unique psychological depth, and all is played out against a background of London in all its murky glory.

Hide My Eyes features illustrations by Romanian artist Alexandru Savescu. Longlisted twice in The Folio Society’s annual Book Illustration Competition, Savescu has provided a series of moody images that expertly capture the novel’s sense of creeping dread.

Hide my Eyes by Margery Allingham. Illustrated by Alexandru Savescu

Available exclusively from The Folio Society – www.foliosociety.com

Bound in Elephanthide paper printed and blocked with a design by the artist. Set in Utopia with Victoria display. 224 pages. 6 full-page colour illustrations. 9˝ x 5 ¾˝.

UK £29.95 | US $44.95 | Can $59.95 | Aus $59.95

Strangers on a Train By Patricia Highsmith Illustrated by Geoff Grandfield

Illustration by Geoff Grandfield from The Folio Society edition of Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith © Geoff Grandfield 2018

Patricia Highsmith, author of the highly popular Ripley novels, is among the twentieth century’s greatest thriller writers. Her first venture into noir, Strangers on a Train, was published in 1950 and adapted into a major film by Alfred Hitchcock the following year. Taut, sinister and shocking, it still represents the benchmark for its genre.

The Folio Society edition features seven atmospheric full-page colour illustrations by Geoff Grandfield, and is a wonderful addition to any personal crime fiction library, as well as being a perfect gift for all mystery lovers.

Strangers on a Train is both a classic crime novel and a supreme psychological thriller. Ordinary people and the extraordinary depths to which they are capable of sinking define this dark world. Highsmith’s blending of the events and concerns of everyday life with the nightmarish thoughts and actions of her deranged protagonist is what make this book so remarkable.

Guy Haines and Charles Anthony Bruno are passengers on the same train. High-flying architect Guy is divorcing his unfaithful wife, and is manipulated by the psychopathic Bruno into swapping murders. ‘Some people are better off dead,’ Bruno remarks, ‘like your wife and my father, for instance.’ The chilling sequence of events which ensues demonstrates how, if the conditions are right, anybody is capable of murder

Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith. Illustrated by Geoff Grandfield

Available exclusively from The Folio Society – www.foliosociety.com

UK £34.95 | US $51.95 | Can $69.95 | Aus $69.95

Bound in blocked cloth. Set in Sabon with Adrianna Extended display. 280 pages. 7 full-page colour illustrations. 9˝x 6¼˝.

Goldfinger By Ian Fleming Illustrated by Fay Dalton

Filled with characters, incidents and images which have made the Bond series iconic, Goldfinger reveals Fleming at the height of his powers. Opening with 007 enjoying what he believes is a simple game of cat and mouse, Fleming gradually heightens the tension until the reader, along with Bond, realises that the agent has fatally underestimated Auric Goldfinger – the strange, gold-obsessed millionaire. Terrorized by the implacable, cat-eating Oddjob, the agent scrambles to foil the plans of the horrifying Goldfinger, aided in part by Pussy Galore, the tough and canny leader of a team of female burglars.

Fay Dalton continues her acclaimed work for the fifth title in The Folio Society’s Ian Fleming series, producing seven exquisite colour illustrations that ooze with the glamour and dynamism of Bond. For the special illustrated slipcase, Dalton has recreated the infamous death of Jill Masterton, enshrined in shimmering gold.

In this book Fleming reveals a more contemplative side to his secret agent – Bond is a man who thrives on danger, yet in his quieter moments is troubled by the bystanders who bear the brunt of violence. While his adventures are often gloriously fantastical and populated with grotesque villains, Fleming maintains a steely reality through the relentless efficiency of his protagonist. For fans familiar only with the films, Goldfinger’s Bond will be a welcome revelation: deadly and unflappable, he is also a character of many layers.

Goldfinger By Ian Fleming Illustrated by Fay Dalton

Available exclusively from The Folio Society – www.foliosociety.com

UK £34.95 US $62.95 | Can $69.95 | Aus $69.95

Bound in blocked cloth. Set in Miller Text. 288 pages. 7 full-page colour illustrations. Blocked pictorial slipcase. 9˝ x 6¼˝.

Advantages of the writing service

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Aidan

From this article, you will get to know what main advantages of the writing service are and will discuss how and where you can order the college paper.

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Ettore Sottsass The Glass: editor Luca Massimo Barbero,

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Margaret Graham

‘In my life I’ve always sought … to design objects that were fixed and stable and in some way obliged people to be aware of their presence…’

Skira really does produce the most beautiful art catalogues and books, and this is no exception. Some have called this catalogue dazzling and I heartily agree, as it celebrates Ettore Sottsass’s glass and crystal productions – on the 100^th anniversary of his birth.

I have had a passion for glass for years, ever since I really looked at stain glass windows as a child, and the images in this catalogue truly capture the texture, and brilliance of Scottsass’s work.

Born in Innsbruck in 1917, Ettore Sottsass, Jr. went on to become one of the most awarded and highest achieving architects and designers in 20th century Italy. Now, this new volume from Skira Editore presents the first scientific catalogue to focus entirely on Sottsass’s work in glass, beginning in 1947 and lasting until the end of his career.

Ettore Sottsass: The Glass documents the artist’s glass and crystal oeuvre in exquisite detail, from his 1970s series for Vistosi to the Memphis collections of the 1980s, the stunning constructions for Qatar’s Millennium House, and his famous Kachinas. Featuring nearly 600 colour illustrations — including those of previously unpublished pieces — and with comprehensive analysis by editor Luca Massimo Barbero, this gorgeous monograph offers a reference for scholars and art lovers wishing to further their understanding of Sottsass’s use of glass in architecture and design.

About the Editor Luca Massimo Barbero is the director of the Institute of Art History at Fondazione Giorgio Cini.

Published this month – March 2018.

With over 500 illustrations, this hardback catalogue is priced at £58.00

ISBN: 978-88-572- 3535-6

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The Glorious Thirsk White Rose BookCafe has even more events lined up for April: by Milly Adams

ABBA Super Troupers: The Exhibition at Southbank Centre, London – Review: Paul Vates

World Autism Awareness Week: New film shows how autistic people feel socially isolated

World Malbec Day on 17th April

Frost Loves: Hape Pound N Tap Bench

The Folio Society Add To Their Crime Fiction Category With Three New Illustrated Classics

Advantages of the writing service

Ettore Sottsass The Glass: editor Luca Massimo Barbero,