Late summer book sale!

Acomb Green Summer Fair

Sat 24 Aug, 1pm to 4pm at Acomb Green

An afternoon of family fun awaits residents and visitors at the third annual Acomb Green Summer Fair.

Why not come along for the falconry display showcasing birds of prey including owls and eagles, or enter your pooch in the ‘Doggy X Factor’ competition which is free to enter with prizes to be won for the community’s most appealing canines.  Other activities available will be:

Live music,
BBQ,
Bouncy castle,
Charity stalls,
Street Sports,
Tombolas,
Ice cream,
Climbing wall,
Face painting,
Come and see our new play area!

Entry: Free

For more information please contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

Want your child to be a Wimbledon wonder?

Mon 5 to Fri 23 Aug

These tennis sessions are for children aged 4 to 14yrs.  Children aged 4 to 9yrs will attend the 1pm to 2pm session and children aged 10 to 14yrs will attend the session taking place at 2pm to 3pm.

All attendees will receive tuition from a highly qualified tennis coach. The tennis coach (Andy) is fun and engaging and on previous camps children have developed their skills while having fun.

Sessions cost £4 per person per class and operate on a pay as you play basis, limited spaces are available - to book your child on to a camp please contact: andycrockett@tennisforallyork.co.uk

Adult cycle training

Sat 3 Aug, 10am to 1pm, Rowntree Park

If you or someone you know has never learned to ride a bike or not been on a bike for a number of years then this training would be ideal. The sessions will be broken down into hourly slots, led by City of York Council cycle trainers who will provide friendly help and advice to get you in the saddle, no matter what your previous experience - anyone can learn!

Bikes can be provided

Cost: Free

Booking is essential - if you wish to attend or for further information please contact Sarah Prescott on 01904 553377 sarah.prescott@york.gov.uk

Fun in the park!

Hull Road Park Summer Fair, Sat 3 Aug 1pm to 3.30pm

Our summer fayre promises fun for all the family.  And this year promises to be bigger and better than ever and we would love you to join the fun.

There will be a huge range of stalls and activities including:

Birds of prey flying demonstrations       
Fun dog show

Live music                                                 
Climbing wall

Model railway                                           
Face painting

Henna tattoos                                           
Storytelling                                                

Arts and crafts                                        
Willow weaving

Charity and community stalls                
Food and drinks

Bouncy castles                                        
Street Sports

For further information please contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk 

Balsam bashing

Over the last 4 years we have been trying to remove this invasive weed from Rowntree Park.  It grows so densely it shades out other plants and stops them growing.  We need to pull it up before it starts spreading thousands of seeds.

The work we have done over the last few years is definitely working so join us to continue this work and see if we can get rid of it for good!

Meet at Rowntree Park, Mon 19 Aug 1pm to 3pm

For more information please contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

Learning is for everyone so don't miss out!

An amazing programme of over 300 adult education courses will be available for autumn 2013 including painting, drawing, flower arranging, dressmaking and many new and unusual courses,  booking is open from July.  Brochures are being delivered from 1 July around York and are available from libraries or online at www.yortime.org.uk

For more information or to book:

• Online www.yortime.org.uk
• Phone 01904 552806 Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
• In person at our new West Offices, Station Rise - Mon, Weds and Fri 10am to 4pm (Please note: booking can no longer be made at York Explore)

All our courses are sold on a first come first served basis so don't miss out.  Book up in July for your autumn courses!