Hamilton Panthers 800 Gala

Gala Day 2012 in association with York800

 

Hamilton Panthers FC's 2012 Annual all day Gala kicks off at 10am on the Little Knavesmire, Sun 6 May, and is beeing held in association with the City of York Council's official York800 celebrations.

This year marks the 800th anniversary of York being granted its Charter by King John, allowing it to elect a council, create a mayor and run its own affairs.

Panthers' Annual Gala Day usually attracts around 40 clubs and 1500 players and spectators, with teams as far away as Scotland having entered. However, the 2012 event will be even bigger and better.

For more information contact: phillip.sanderson4@ntlworld.com

York St John Fun Run (or Walk)

York St John University is hosting its annual fun run on Wed 2 May.

The run will take place at York Racecourse from 6pm, with the aim of raising money for students experiencing hardship.

The run, which is supported by current and former staff and students, governors and also family and friends of the university, has been funding the SPARK scholarship fund (Securing Potential and Releasing Knowledge) since 2005.

Whether you're six or 86 come and join us by participating, watching or making a donation. Run 3k, 6k or walk 3k, fancy dress? - You choose!

Everyone is welcome on the day. Entry is only £5 (£2.50 for under 16s) and spectators are welcome free of charge. Car parking, toilets and refreshment facilities will be available.

Entry forms and Sponsorship forms are available from the Alumni website events page at www.yorksj.ac.uk/alumni

For more details, phone Brett, the alumni and fundraising officer, on 01904 876432 or email alumni@yorksj.ac.uk

Welly workout

Mon 14 May, 1pm to 3pm at West Bank Park


Come along for a bit of exercise, socialising and helping to improve the park.  This task will be improving the woodland paths replacing missing or rotten sections and resurfacing them with bark chip.


Please let me know if you will be coming along so I have enough equipment to go round. 


Cost: free - all tools will be provided.


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

First steps - Internet and Family History

Tue 15 or Fri 25 May, 9.30am to 12noon at Explore York Library Learning Centre

Are you new to computers but want to research your family history online? Then this event is for you.

You will learn some basic computer skills to enable you to access family history internet resources and also discover how libraries can help you improve both your computer and family history search skills.

This course if free but booking is essential

For more information or to book a place contact: (01904) 552828 or exploreyork@york.gov.uk

Bankers, Bogs and Chocolates

Wed 9 May, 10.30am to 1pm - Ride starts from the Hub Station, Wellington Row

To mark the centenary of nature conservation organisations this free ride will go to Askham Bog and cover the origins of nature trusts, the creation of the reserve and stop at sites related to the chocolate makers who made this possible. It will follow cycle tracks and city centre roads, therefore riders must feel confident cycling in traffic.

All you need is a roadworthy bike, a pump, a spare inner tube, lock, suitable clothing and a drink. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

For further information contact Sarah Prescott on (01904) 553377 or email sarah.prescott@york.gov.uk

Pole up pole up – volunteers needed!

Thu 24 May, 9am to 5pm at Rawcliffe Country Park Office

Nordic walking uses special poles to enhance your normal walking style. It provides a full body workout and is especially good at improving your posture whilst strengthening the back and tummy muscles.

Volunteers would attend a one day training course, organised by Nordic Walking UK, in partnership with the Council, and takes place on 24 May. Through taking part in the course you will gain a recognised qualification, have first aid training and become a fully fledged Community Nordic Walking Instructor.

Anyone can be a Nordic Walking leader whether you are 18 or 80, and once trained you should be happy to lead a weekly one hour walk in York, or the countryside. So stride into a new challenge and make a difference to your community!

For more information or to book a place please contact Sarah Prescott at City of York Council tel: 01904 553377 or e-mail: sarah.prescott@york.gov.uk or visit: www.york.gov.uk/healthwalks

Fine baking in a grand venue

Sat 26 May, 9.30am to 4pm

The Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York and has been entertaining guests for over 300 years.  Spend the day experiencing what life was like above and below stairs at this beautifully grand house, whilst cooking and learning new skills in the kitchen. 

Yorkshire has wonderful produce and a long tradition of baking and at this workshop we’ll celebrate this by making some favourite Yorkshire recipes, including Curd Tart and Beef and Masham Ale Pie. At the end of the day, you’ll have the lovely food you’ve made to take home and enjoy.

All ingredients - including containers to take your food home in and a disposable apron - will be provided, so you can relax and enjoy your cooking - all you need to bring is yourself!

Your day includes a tour of the house and lunch in the elegant Blue Room. 

Note: The kitchen at the Mansion House has been a working kitchen for many years and reflects the different time periods it has lived through.  The Curator is keen to restore some of the kitchen’s features to their former character.  By attending this workshop, you will be contributing towards the funding of the restoration of the kitchen.

For further information or to book a place visit www.feelinginspired.co.uk

Cost: £85 (age 18 and over only)

Start the Summer at Hob Moor

Sat 26 May, 1pm to 3.30pm at Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve

Join us for the first of this year’s Summer Fairs, where we have an exciting range of activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Eagles, owls and vultures will be visible in the sky over the Moor in a falconry display for all to enjoy. There will be a willow weaver, face painter, live band and lots of arts and crafts for all to have a go at, as well as a bouncy castle, a fun dog show, community stalls plus much more!

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

Big City Read 2012

Sun 20 May, 10am to 3pm at Explore York Library Learning Centre

This year the Big City Read is ‘Mystery in the Minster’ by Susanna Gregory, a murder mystery set in medieval York.  Find out what we’ve got planned for the summer and book your tickets for the events starting on 25 July.  As well as the programme you can find out more about 800 years of York’s history from our archivist at 1.30pm. Throughout the day you can also try your hand at bookbinding or palaeography.

The archivist’s talk is free but spaces are limited. Taster activities are also free.

For more information  libraries@york.gov.uk

Dust off your rackets

Every Wednesday from 2 May 2012, 10.30am to 11.30am at Rowntree Park

Join us for the latest Eng-AGE into Sport session. Whether you’re new to the sport or picking up a racket for the first time in a while, then get involved in this new, fun introduction to tennis for the over 50s.

Cost: £3.50 - limited places available

For further information or to book your place please contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553377 or at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk

York 800 and the City Archives

Thur 17 May, 7pm to 8pm at York Explore Library Learning Centre

To mark York 800, Richard Taylor, Archives Manager for City of York Council, will tell the story of the archive so far, give hands-on access to some of its treasures (from King Henry II to Mr Micawber) and ask some questions about how the archive should develop over the next 800 years.

For more information and to book a free place contact: (01904) 552828 or exploreyork@york.gov.uk  

And get connected!

Tue 15 May, 2pm to 4pm at Acomb Explore Library Learning Centre

What are facebook and twitter? How can I do more on my mobile phone? Shall I buy a laptop, a desktop computer or even a tablet? What is broadband and where does it come from?  If

you know someone who is asking these sort of questions please tell them come along to this free drop-in event.

For more information contact: (01904) 552651 or acomb.library@york.gov.uk

Get online with York Libraries

Tue 15 May, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm at Explore York Library Learning Centre

York Libraries offer some services 24/7. Explore our virtual books collection and find out how to download them to a computer or eReader at one of our free dropin sessions. Discover our online reference resources to help with many of your information needs from solving a crossword to helping with homework. New resources, Theory Test Pro and Go Citizen can help you prepare for your driving or citizenship test.

For more information contact (01904) 552828 or exploreyork@york.gov.uk

From Monks to Masons

Sat 12 and Sun 13 May at Explore York Library Learning Centre at various times during the day

Celebrate Local and Community History Month with a weekend programme of lectures delivered by new historians. Discover how York evolved to become the centre of the Christian church, explore the role of the city walls and consider the influence of  Robert Holgate in developing York into the centre of learning it is today. Talks on  “Eboracum” and Fountain’s Abbey complete the fascinating picture of Yorkshire’s past.

Cost: £5 per lecture - book four different lectures over the weekend and receive a £5 Explore York cafe voucher.

For more information and to book:  www.feelinginspired.co.uk