Turn back time

Sun 25 Sept, 10am to 5pm at Bustardthorpe Field, York Knavesmire

Hosted by York Historic Vehicle Group, this event has been taking place for over 30 years and attracts a vast group of vehicles from the past, lovingly restored and displayed by their owners from all over the Country.  Over 600 vehicles will be there together with stalls, autojumble and refreshments. 

For more information contact Rodney Clegg 0113286943

http://www.yhvg.org/events.htm

York Peace Festival guarantees to be far from Peaceful!

York Peace Festival - Sun 4 Sept - 11am to 7pm at Rowntree Park

The mission is to raise awareness on world and local issues and to provide an event that can showcase and support local ethical businesses, community organisations, charities and traditional arts/crafts. 

The festival also creates a perfect platform for artists to show off their skills, for people to find inspiration, to get creative, get involved and take away something positive to apply in our everyday life.

This year’s festival will feature two live stages, workshops, dance performances, live art jamming, exhibitions, a Latin carnival, street theatre, cabaret area, food, vintage tea party and the opportunity to picnic!

There will be market stalls, a chill out area, arts area, children’s play and entertainment area and some good old fashioned games for all the family.

http://www.yorkpeacefestival.org.uk/

The Circus is coming to town

Wed 7 Sept to Sun 11 Sept on Knavesmire Road

Expect the unexpected when Planet Circus arrive with spectacular daredevil acts which include The Amazing Motorcycling Thunderball Riders and the Globe of Death - Four Men, Four Motorcycles, one Globe of Death and spectacular daredevil stunts performed right before your very eyes which also includes Europe's youngest stunt rider Peter Pavlov, aged just 11! There truly is something for everyone, Chico Rico direct from Billy Smarts Circus is Europe's prince of laughter, Chico, will have everyone joining in with his hysterical brand of comedy and fun. The Wheel of Death sees daredevil Honza, high in the roof of the big top, in a fantastic display of balance and skill 60 foot in the air and not forgetting Marco Polo - our crazy mexican highwire walking daredevil who's skill really has to be seen to be believed. All of this plus a sensational supporting cast of Magic, crazy trampoline wrestlers, jugglers, aerialists, all your favourite cartoon characters and much much more.

Brought to you by a young and dynamic family who themselves are third generation circus performers from one of the country's oldest established circus families, this is an exciting and adrenalin packed show which appeals to all the family. This is an animal free circus.  So dont miss this opportunity for you and the ones you love to forget the credit crunch and all your worries for a short time and do what you always dreamed of - run away with the circus for 2 hours of spectacular entertainment and pure FUN !!!!!

To book tel: 0756 3727206

Opening Times: WEEKDAYS - 5pm and 7.30pm

                             SATURDAY - 3pm and 7pm

                             SUNDAY - 1pm and 3pm

Prices vary from £5.99 - £12.50 

Merry times awaiting on the Knavesmire!

CAMRA Beer Festival - Thurs 15 Sept, 2pm to 11, Fri 16 and Sat 17 Sept 12noon to 11pm

Over 250 beers – with the focus on Yorkshire and local breweries; over 50 real ciders and perries and a fine selection of English wines plus foreign bottled and  draught beers will be on offer over the course of the Festival, served from 5 bars within the large Marquee.

Hot and cold food will be available from a variety of specialist caterers.

Live entertainment Friday and Saturday afternoon/evenings; CAMRA membership/publications, tombola/games and other merchandising stalls. Ample seating/tables inside and our.  Children welcome in the afternoons.www.yorkbeerfest.org.uk/2011

Take a memory walk?

Sun 25 Sept 10am to 5pm at Bustardthorpe Field, York Knavesmire

York flagship Memory Walk - Alzheimer's Society - Three walks to select from, a 1 mile fully accessible route, a 6 mile route around picturesque Bishopthorpe and a challenging 10 mile route.  There will also be a range of vintage themed activities, stalls, games and entertainment taking place on the Knavesmire throughout the day, and walkers are welcome to get into the vintage spirit by dressing up in clothes from their favourite period - whether it is the fabulous 40’s or swinging 60’s! In addition, the event will coincide with the annual rally organised by the York Historical Vehicle Group, who have kindly offered free admission to their Knavesmire exhibition for anyone who registers to take part in the Memory Walk. . 

www.memorywalk.org.uk/york

Jewellery making - Silver Clay

Mon 19 Sept 7pm to 9pm at Huntington School

Silver clay is silver that comes in a clay form, usually called 'precious metal clay'. This is a soft clay medium and can be easily manipulated into organic forms. You will learn by using a simple range of tools, objects and materials to shape and texture the silver clay. Ranging from stamps, cutters lace and leaves. You will also learn how to fire the clay to turn it into a solid piece of silver.

Cost £55/£45/£20

For more information or to book contact 01904 552806 www.yortime.org.uk/

Furniture design and restoration

Starts Mon 19 Sept, 7pm to 9pm over 10 weeks

York High School, Cornlands Road, Acomb

(This course is administered by West York Adult Education Centre. Tel: 01904 555530)

 

Learn woodworking skills to help you to repair, strengthen and make the frameworks you require before moving on to applying appropriate finishes, stains and polishes. Or bring a piece of antique or later furniture and learn how to strip, clean and repair it, or make the missing parts to bring it back to its former glory.

Costs:- £85/ £65/ £20 www.yortime.org.uk/

Brunswick bike bonanza

Join our trained leaders in a gentle Free bike ride to Brunswick Organic Nursery where you can explore the wide range of plants, sample organic produce and purchase local specialities. The ride involves cycling on quiet roads and cycle paths, therefore you must feel confident on this type of terrain. 

Meet at Tang Hall Library, Fifth Avenue, Sat 10 Sept, 10am to 1pm

For more information contact Fiona Barker –Active Living Officer on (01904) 553440 or fiona.barker@york.gov.uk.

Zumba fever

Zumba Gold is a fun physical activity session for the older active adult, modifying the moves of Zumba Fitness whilst keeping the fun party atmosphere. What better way to start the day than this fun, friendly dance-fitness class!

Sessions take place every Thursday 9.30am to 10.30am from 29 September at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road.  The first week offers a FREE taster session all other sessions £3.50. For further information or to register your interest please contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553440 or by email at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk

A new light on Charlotte Bronte

Join Caeia March at Explore York Library Learning Centre, Tue 27 Sept, 7pm to 8.15pm

In her haunting novel established author, Caeia March, explores the life-long friendship between Charlotte Brontë and her dearest friend Ellen Nussey.

They met as school girls in 1831 and, after Charlotte’s death in 1855, Ellen had in her possession over 400 hundred letters, some of which are extremely passionate.  But what did the two women really mean to each other – and who burned Ellen’s replies?

Based on meticulous research and with wonderfully evocative descriptions of the Brontë landscapes, Caeia’s seventh novel reveals a hidden history, through real letters from Charlotte Brontë and reconstructed replies from her “dearest Nell”.

Tickets £3.50 for YorkCard holders, or £4.50, available from Explore York,  exploreyork@york.gov.uk, 01904 552828

It’s Tai Chi time for Heworth

Tai Chi is a low impact exercise which helps you improve your stability, posture and balance and is a perfect way to attain your 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

Sessions will take place every Thursday 10.30am to 11.30am starting from 29 September at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road.  The first week offers a FREE taster session, all further sessions £3.50.  For further information or to register your interest please contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553440 or by email at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk

Roam the Howardian Hills

Join two of our resident walk leaders in a roam around the Howardian Hills which are the setting of the glorious Castle Howard a 4.5 miles circular walk. Take in the impressive views of this Baroque mansion house.

Please bring some lunch and refreshments; there will be an opportunity for drinks in the cafe after the walk. For more information contact Fiona Barker – Active Living Officer on (01904) 553440 or fiona.barker@york.gov.uk to download the full York Health Walk leaflet visit www.york.gov.uk and search for ‘Walking for health’.

Meet at Castle Howard Obelisk Fri 23 Oct at 12.15pm

Stephenson’s offer a bus service to Castle Howard from York Piccadilly and Stonebow.

No. 181 York –Castle Howard - http://getdown.org.uk/bus/bus/181.htm

Back to badminton

City of York Council and Badminton England have come together to launch Brunch Badminton for people over 50 in York.  This is a sport which you can play for fun and for fitness, so it’s an ideal choice for older people.

The sessions will take place every Tuesday from 10am to 11am at York Railway Institute, Gymnasium, Queen Street.  A coach will be on hand throughout to give tips and advice to improve the game of those taking part. 

The sessions will cost £3.50 per person and places will be limited to 12 each week so to book or for further information please contact David Dewey on 07901 005316 or daviddewey@badmintonengland.co.uk 

Which way to go?

Have you ever tried orienteering?  If not come and have a go.  The group meet every Monday starting Mon 12 Sept at Acomb Primary School 6pm to 7.30  Have fun, get fit and learn new skills. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages and abilities.

Adult- £2, Children-£1, family- £2

More Information can be found on: http://eborienteers.org.uk/ or contact:

Steve and Linda Whitehead, 01904 634138, info@eborienteers.org.uk

Get active outdoors with the new green gym

If you have a medical condition, enjoy being outdoors and want to improve your fitness then join us at the HEAL - Green Gym at Poppleton Community Railway Nursery every Friday 10am-12noon.  Plant, dig, weed, make compost and get active!

For more information, call Katie Ellis on 01904 553440 or email katie.ellis@york.gov.uk

A night with Naomi

Sat 10 Sept, Explore York Library Learning Centre, 7pm to 8.30pm 

Naomi Alderman grew up in London and attended Oxford University and UEA. Her first novel, Disobedience, was published in ten languages; it was read on BBC radio's Book at Bedtime and won the Orange Award for New Writers. Penguin published her second novel, The Lessons in April 2010. In 2007, she was named Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year, and one of Waterstones' 25 Writers for the Future. She has published prize-winning short fiction in Prospect, Woman and Home, the Sunday Express and a number of anthologies and in 2009 was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. From 2004 to 2007 Naomi was lead writer on the BAFTA-shortlisted alternate reality game Perplex City. In 2008 she wrote the Alice in Storyland game for Penguin's online We Tell Stories project, and her most recent online work is 'The Winter House'. She broadcasts regularly, and writes a weekly games column for the Guardian. 

Naomi will be talking about her novels, and also about games writing, and will be happy to answer your questions and sign books (for sale at the event).

Tickets £5 for YorkCard holders, or £6.50 from Explore York, exploreyork@york.gov.uk, 01904 552828

Ten tree trail walk

Wednesday 7^th September, West Bank Park, 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Wednesday 28^th September, Rowntree Park, 6pm to 7pm

Come and join us for a fun, educational guided nature walk, open to all ages, learn the history and uses of the trees and how to identify them.  Children must be accompanied.

To book your free place, for West bank Park contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832  Jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk 

For Rowntree Park contact Rachel Simpson on 07584 205240  Rachel.simpson@york.gov.uk

The Ten Tree Trail leaflets are also available to download online at: http://www.york.gov.uk/environment/Parks_and_open_spaces/Parks_and_open_spaces_general/Ten_tree_trails/

 

Nordic walk to better health

Nordic Walking is ordinary walking but so much more – it makes something we can all do…. twice as effective!
Nordic Walking uses poles to in order to add two major benefits to walking 

• The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs
• The poles help to propel the walker along – this means he/she works harder than usual, yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!

Nordic walking is suitable for most fitness levels and abilities. Suitable from 18 yrs and upwards.  To register your interest and reserve a place contact either Catriona Sudlow or Fiona Barker on 01904 553440 or e-mail fiona.barker@york.gov.uk/ catriona.Sudlow@york.gov.uk

   Nordic Walking course dates

Monday 5^th September to 3^rd October (excluding 12^th September) 10.00am – 11.00am at Poppleton Centre

Tuesday 6^th –27^th September 10.00am – 11.00am at Rawcliffe Country Park.

Tuesday 6^th, 13^th September and Thursday 8^th and 15^th September 1.00pm – 2.00pm at Strensall Village Hall.

Dunnington Course from Dunnington Sports and Social Club planned for October start - dates TBC

Courses costs £20.00 for the four sessions this includes equipment.