Sun 17 June, 10am to 6pm starts from Duncombe Place
The Filipino Community nationally come together for their Barrio Festival – a mixture of dance, music, food and custom. A parade from Duncombe Place to Rowntree Park with the girls and boys dressed to perfection carrying their Flower Arches will add colour and spectacle to the event. The festival aims to unite Filipinos around Yorkshire and beyond, and is an opportunity for York residents to experience the Filipines - A land with an amazing blend of cultures. Discover its people and their costumes, taste the food, enjoy music and dance. See the colourful cultural parade, exhibitions and more...
PLUS
In partnership with YMBA (Yorkshire Maharlika Basketball Association) See ex-PBA Players London Selection Team featuring June Carmona, Mike Mustre and Ruel Bravo play LIVE against a YMBA All Stars Team.
The event has been arranged by Yorkshire Maharlika Filipino Club in association with City of York Council. It is being coordinated by the Filipino Associations of Scarborough, York, Wakefield, Sheffield and Hull, and is supported by the Filipino Communities of Yorkshire, the North East, the North West, Scotland including Glasgow and Lanarkshire, and the Midlands. For more information visit: http://www.adoborice.com/yorkshiremaharlika/yorkshire-barrio-fiesta-2012.aspx
PLUS
In partnership with YMBA (Yorkshire Maharlika Basketball Association) See ex-PBA Players London Selection Team featuring June Carmona, Mike Mustre and Ruel Bravo play LIVE against a YMBA All Stars Team.
The event has been arranged by Yorkshire Maharlika Filipino Club in association with City of York Council. It is being coordinated by the Filipino Associations of Scarborough, York, Wakefield, Sheffield and Hull, and is supported by the Filipino Communities of Yorkshire, the North East, the North West, Scotland including Glasgow and Lanarkshire, and the Midlands. For more information visit: http://www.adoborice.com/yorkshiremaharlika/yorkshire-barrio-fiesta-2012.aspx
Friday 18 May 2012
Are you taking the 'P'
Sun 17 June, starts at 9am from Rowntree Park
It's time for men get out their running shoes and raise money for charity.
Sporting prowess is not necessary and entrants are welcome to run, jog, walk or use a wheelchair to cover the route. Already some men who have survived prostate cancer have signed up.
It's time for men get out their running shoes and raise money for charity.
The annual York prostate cancer fun run is looking for hundreds of runners, and walkers, willing to spend Father’s Day completing a scenic three miles in and around the city centre. The only criteria for taking part in the third R U Taking the P? run is to be male.
Joint organiser Brian Hughes, of York Knavesmire Harriers, said thousands of women turn out every year for the annual Race for Life in aid of breast cancer, but prostate cancer is barely spoken about, despite 37,000 new cases being diagnosed every year in the UK.
The race on Father’s Day, starts outside the main gates of Rowntree Park and takes the runners and walkers over the Millennium, Skeldergate and Blue Bridges, through Tower Gardens and St George’s Field, up to Clifford’s Tower and in two loops round Rowntree Park itself.
Entry forms are available from Brian Hair Fashions, 54 South Bank Avenue, and from Yorkshire Cancer Research’s website on yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk
Carnival Atmosphere on its way.....
Sat 16 June, 11am to 8pm
The students from the University of York have pulled out all the stops to bring a festival to the centre of the City which will include two stages, one presenting bands and choirs, the other dance and much more.
The Carnival Parade with a Samba Theme will commence from the Minster Gardens at 12.15. Other activities will be in Parliament Street with the stage hosting critically acclaimed acts including My Forever, Halloe Away and Totally Sophie. Learn to Samba or Juggle; visit the Vintage Faire of fifteen stalls offering a wide variety of goods from time gone by.
For more information visit: www.yorkcarnival.org
The students from the University of York have pulled out all the stops to bring a festival to the centre of the City which will include two stages, one presenting bands and choirs, the other dance and much more.
The Carnival Parade with a Samba Theme will commence from the Minster Gardens at 12.15. Other activities will be in Parliament Street with the stage hosting critically acclaimed acts including My Forever, Halloe Away and Totally Sophie. Learn to Samba or Juggle; visit the Vintage Faire of fifteen stalls offering a wide variety of goods from time gone by.
For more information visit: www.yorkcarnival.org
Thursday 17 May 2012
Time to enjoy the summer
Now that the weather has finally picked up why don't you have a look at some of the many outdoor activities our wonderful city has to offer:
Fri 8 June, 1pm to 2.30pm at Glen Gardens, Heworth
Join in the fun and games with an environmental theme. Learn more about the wildlife found in Glen Gardens though a session of games. How do bats find their food, how do butterflies scare off their predators and more.
Cost: Free
Help conserve our parks as well as having fun and getting some exercise in fabulous surroundings.
Mon 11 June, 1pm to 3pm in Rowntree Park
Himalayan Balsam is a very invasive plant and needs to be removed when found as it just takes over. It can grow up to 2 metres high, but due to its shallow root level can easily be pulled out with no effort at all. It suffocates all plants around it leaving areas bare and therefore open to erosion. It needs to be bashed before it flowers so the time to do this is limited. So come along to Rowntree Park and together we can eradicate this plant to make the park a better place.
Cost: Free
Thur 14 June, 10am to 2pm - This walk starts from outside the Black Horse Pub, 42-44 The Village, Wigginton
A pleasant four mile walk around Wigginton, followed by a one hour Green Gym session with TCV http://www.tcv.org.uk/. After the walk, help us eradicate the invasive Himalayan Balsam in a wooded area of Wigginton to allow the return of native plant species. The work is slightly strenuous but it is quite a satisfying task with some of the plants over 6 foot high - however they are removed surprisingly easily and you can soon see the areas which have been cleared.
Please bring lunch and a drink, and wear shoes and clothes suitable for walking/working in the outdoors
Cost: Free
A bus service (number 1) is available every 10 minutes from the Theatre Royal to Wigginton.
Mon 18 June, 1pm to 3pm in West Bank Park
Why not try wildflower surveying – no experience required. Training will be given in surveying techniques and wildflower identification. Help record the wildflowers in this small meadow so that we can monitor how effective our management of the area is.
Cost: Free
For more information about all these activities and to book a place contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk
Fri 8 June, 1pm to 2.30pm at Glen Gardens, Heworth
Join in the fun and games with an environmental theme. Learn more about the wildlife found in Glen Gardens though a session of games. How do bats find their food, how do butterflies scare off their predators and more.
Cost: Free
Help conserve our parks as well as having fun and getting some exercise in fabulous surroundings.
Mon 11 June, 1pm to 3pm in Rowntree Park
Himalayan Balsam is a very invasive plant and needs to be removed when found as it just takes over. It can grow up to 2 metres high, but due to its shallow root level can easily be pulled out with no effort at all. It suffocates all plants around it leaving areas bare and therefore open to erosion. It needs to be bashed before it flowers so the time to do this is limited. So come along to Rowntree Park and together we can eradicate this plant to make the park a better place.
Cost: Free
Thur 14 June, 10am to 2pm - This walk starts from outside the Black Horse Pub, 42-44 The Village, Wigginton
A pleasant four mile walk around Wigginton, followed by a one hour Green Gym session with TCV http://www.tcv.org.uk/. After the walk, help us eradicate the invasive Himalayan Balsam in a wooded area of Wigginton to allow the return of native plant species. The work is slightly strenuous but it is quite a satisfying task with some of the plants over 6 foot high - however they are removed surprisingly easily and you can soon see the areas which have been cleared.
Please bring lunch and a drink, and wear shoes and clothes suitable for walking/working in the outdoors
Cost: Free
A bus service (number 1) is available every 10 minutes from the Theatre Royal to Wigginton.
Mon 18 June, 1pm to 3pm in West Bank Park
Why not try wildflower surveying – no experience required. Training will be given in surveying techniques and wildflower identification. Help record the wildflowers in this small meadow so that we can monitor how effective our management of the area is.
Cost: Free
For more information about all these activities and to book a place contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk
West Bank Park Summer Fair
Sun 24 June, 1pm to 3.30pm at West Bank Park
For more information contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk
This popular summer fair will host family favourites such as falconry display, bouncy castles, street sports, over 20 community stalls, fun dog show, music and much, much more.
Cost: Free entry
Get your creative juices flowing
Tue 12 to Sun 17 June, 10am to 12pm at Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre, Front Street, Acomb
Whether you want to write imaginatively or from real situations, the key to the best writing is knowing how to create text that captures the reader’s interest.
Almost everything has been written about before in some way, so our job as writers is to approach it in what Robert Frost called, ‘A Fresh Look and a Fresh Listen’.
The course will encourage learners to: Write with more confidence and have greater knowledge of the editing process. You’ll understand more about the structure of prose and poetry and be a more informed reader. You’ll learn about local literary events and national publishing opportunities.
Cost: £50
Cost: £50
Tickle the old grey cells
Thur 14 to Sat 30 June at various venue across the city
York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity—in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
York Festival of Ideas celebrates this vibrancy. This year's programme - with a theme of Metamorphoses - brings together a range of world-class speakers, exhibitions, performances and a host of stimulating and interactive experiences for people of all ages, including York residents and visitors to the city.
This Summer sees the second York Festival of Ideas featuring a treasure trove of talks, exhibitions, theatre and music.
The Festival brings together the University of York, city partners and visiting writers, speakers and performers to showcase ideas, arts, science and culture.
Highlights include:
- A launch event about the Big Bang
- In conversation with Anthony Horowitz
- A reading by Jung Chang
- Financial Markets debate
- A new authors’ day
- John Lanchester in conversation with Will Gompertz
- An exhibition by Jane McAdam Freud
- Brazilian Carnival at the National Centre for Early Music
For more information visit www.yorkfestivalofideas.com or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/yorkfestivalofideas or on twitter @yorkfestofideas.
York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity—in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
York Festival of Ideas celebrates this vibrancy. This year's programme - with a theme of Metamorphoses - brings together a range of world-class speakers, exhibitions, performances and a host of stimulating and interactive experiences for people of all ages, including York residents and visitors to the city.
This Summer sees the second York Festival of Ideas featuring a treasure trove of talks, exhibitions, theatre and music.
The Festival brings together the University of York, city partners and visiting writers, speakers and performers to showcase ideas, arts, science and culture.
Highlights include:
- A launch event about the Big Bang
- In conversation with Anthony Horowitz
- A reading by Jung Chang
- Financial Markets debate
- A new authors’ day
- John Lanchester in conversation with Will Gompertz
- An exhibition by Jane McAdam Freud
- Brazilian Carnival at the National Centre for Early Music
For more information visit www.yorkfestivalofideas.com or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/yorkfestivalofideas or on twitter @yorkfestofideas.
Jubilee fun at the library
Thur 14 June, 10am to 4pm at Tang Hall Library Learning Centre
As part of the RNIB Make a Noise in the Library fortnight we are holding a drop in session at Tang Hall Library Learning Centre.
This free drop in session will include:
As part of the RNIB Make a Noise in the Library fortnight we are holding a drop in session at Tang Hall Library Learning Centre.
This free drop in session will include:
- Members of York Blind and Partially Sighted Society who will be bring along aids to help blind or partially sighted people
- free teas and coffees
- York Talking Newspaper
- The Home Library Service
- Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
- Rhymetime and Storytimes in the children’s library plus sensory equipment.
- Displays of Large Print books plus audio books, demonstrations of how to download audio books from the library catalogue.
For further information contact Tang Hall Library Learning Centre on 01904 552655 or e-mail tanghall.library@york.gov.uk
Wednesday 16 May 2012
West Bank Park Summer Fair
Sun 24 June, 1pm to 3.30pm at West Bank Park
For more information contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk
This popular summer fair will host family favourites such as falconry display, bouncy castles, street sports, over 20 community stalls, fun dog show, music and much, much more.
Cost: Free entry
York Festival of Ideas
Thur 14 to Sat 30 June at various venues across the city
York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity—in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
York Festival of Ideas celebrates this vibrancy. This year's programme - with a theme of Metamorphoses - brings together a range of world-class speakers, exhibitions, performances and a host of stimulating and interactive experiences for people of all ages, including York residents and visitors to the city.
Highlights include:
- A launch event about the Big Bang
- In conversation with Anthony Horowitz
- A reading by Jung Chang
- Financial Markets debate
- A new authors’ day
- John Lanchester in conversation with Will Gompertz
- An exhibition by Jane McAdam Freud
- Brazilian Carnival at the National Centre for Early Music
For more information visit http://www.yorkfestivalofideas.com/ or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/yorkfestivalofideas or on twitter @yorkfestofideas.
York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity—in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
York Festival of Ideas celebrates this vibrancy. This year's programme - with a theme of Metamorphoses - brings together a range of world-class speakers, exhibitions, performances and a host of stimulating and interactive experiences for people of all ages, including York residents and visitors to the city.
Highlights include:
- A launch event about the Big Bang
- In conversation with Anthony Horowitz
- A reading by Jung Chang
- Financial Markets debate
- A new authors’ day
- John Lanchester in conversation with Will Gompertz
- An exhibition by Jane McAdam Freud
- Brazilian Carnival at the National Centre for Early Music
For more information visit http://www.yorkfestivalofideas.com/ or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/yorkfestivalofideas or on twitter @yorkfestofideas.
Pedal power
Sat 23 (10.30am to 6.30pm) and Sun 24 (10.30am to 4.30pm) June, at The Knavesmire, York
This years York Cycle Show will have a wide range of exhibitions, events, displays and entertainment for all the family to enjoy! There will be organised bike rides from 25km to 150km, a cyclist service at York Minster and a grand parade through the city. So get on your bike and pedal along to this great festival.
For further information contact John Taylorson on 07765 070120 , email yorkcyclechow@ctc.org.uk, visit: www.yorkcycleshow.co.uk
Streets alive! It's Buskival
Sat 2 and Sun 3 June, 11am to 4pm at various locations across York centre
Celebrate this sometimes wacky but wonderful tradition of busking. Follow the trail of busking pitches that will be created around York during the Diamond Jubilee weekend, and vote for your favourite busker.
With over 50 buskers, entertainers, and magicians there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information see www.yorkfestivals.com or contact Debbie Bell, City of York Council debbie.bell@york.gov.uk Tel:01904 552270
Get fired up for the Games
All day entertainment at York Knavesmire Tue 19 June
Starting with The Sporting Giants' Games at Bustardthorpe from 11am, York Primary Schools will battle it out in their own Olympic Games.
At 2pm you will be able to try out a new sport on the Knavesmire at our fantastic taster session extravaganza.
And as if that isn't enough! You can cheer on the Olympic Torch as it enters York. Starting from York College at 5.23pm the torch will be working its way around the city before heading up to the Knavesmire where there will be a free evening of entertainment.
Events kick off at 5pm with a host of singing, dance and entertainment acts to celebrate the arrival of the torch at 6.50pm. Your evening will include entertainment from Singer/song writer Katy B, dance sensations Twist & Pulse and African Drumming and gospel choir Zamar. The evening will also be MC'd by former Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere - You'd be mad to miss it!
For more information on the torch route and evening event please visit: www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012 and If you intend coming along to the evening celebration we and the other organising partners would appreciate some idea of numbers, how you are getting there and where you are coming from - please register your interest.
Starting with The Sporting Giants' Games at Bustardthorpe from 11am, York Primary Schools will battle it out in their own Olympic Games.
At 2pm you will be able to try out a new sport on the Knavesmire at our fantastic taster session extravaganza.
And as if that isn't enough! You can cheer on the Olympic Torch as it enters York. Starting from York College at 5.23pm the torch will be working its way around the city before heading up to the Knavesmire where there will be a free evening of entertainment.
Events kick off at 5pm with a host of singing, dance and entertainment acts to celebrate the arrival of the torch at 6.50pm. Your evening will include entertainment from Singer/song writer Katy B, dance sensations Twist & Pulse and African Drumming and gospel choir Zamar. The evening will also be MC'd by former Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere - You'd be mad to miss it!
For more information on the torch route and evening event please visit: www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012 and If you intend coming along to the evening celebration we and the other organising partners would appreciate some idea of numbers, how you are getting there and where you are coming from - please register your interest.
Move More on Mondays
Mon 25 June, 11am to 1pm - Starts from Millennium Bridge (Butcher Terrace side of the river)
Start your week with a short circular bike ride – ideal for beginners, those who want to get back in the saddle or anyone who enjoys a friendly, sociable bike ride at an easy pace!
From Millennium Bridge we will be cycling along cycle paths and quiet roads to Walmgate Stray and the University before returning to enjoy refreshments at a local cafe.
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.
New balls please!
Allplay is FREE to join and can help you find places to play tennis, including clubs, parks and schools. You can find people to play with based on standard and can also see what facilities and programmes are available at each place.
Look out for places that offer Cardio Tennis – a heart pumping fitness session done to music that requires no tennis skills and is all about having FUN and burning CALORIES.
There are opportunities to try Cardio Tennis for FREE at Rowntree Park and Energise – just check out the venues on the allplay site for details. You must be at least 16 to join allplay and the registration process only takes a couple of minutes.
Visit: www.allplaytennis.com
Look out for places that offer Cardio Tennis – a heart pumping fitness session done to music that requires no tennis skills and is all about having FUN and burning CALORIES.
There are opportunities to try Cardio Tennis for FREE at Rowntree Park and Energise – just check out the venues on the allplay site for details. You must be at least 16 to join allplay and the registration process only takes a couple of minutes.
Visit: www.allplaytennis.com
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Listen to the stars of tomorrow
Sat 30 June, 2pm to 4.30pm and 7.30pm to 9.45pm
Come along and enjoy the York Youth Music Festival 2012.
This vibrant annual event showcases the musical talents of young people in York, with groups from schools, York Arts Academy and Wider Opportunities.
Cost: Adults £5, over 65's £6.50, under 18's free
Tickets available from Barbican box office from 28th May - Tel: 0844 854 2757
On line bookings – http://www.yorkbarbican.co.uk/
Get on your bike
Every Saturday starting 16 June to 30 June, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Use advanced techniques and tools for developing your bike maintenance skills, including repairing and servicing cycles, and troubleshooting technical problems.
This is a practical based course which will teach you to identify parts of your bike and be able to replace any such parts, effectively and confidently use supplied tools to repair and service your bike and troubleshoot technical problems. You’ll cover how to strip down the gearing and braking system, build and repair spoked wheels and fit wheel axles and free hub assemblies.
Cost: £65 - for age 18 and over only
Bootham Allotments go potty!
Sun 1 July, 12.30pm to 1.30pm at Bootham Stray Allotments
Bootham Stray Allotments are currently going through a major transformation and the Association would like to welcome everyone, to see the exciting progress that has been made, including a new site hut and compost toilet, at our Open Day!
This is a great opportunity for everyone in the community to get together and celebrate summer!
There will be activities and events for the whole family including tombola, face painting, raffle, “Royal Garden party in a tea cup/plate” competition, cake stalls, a treasure hunt and lots of other activities…
Cost: Free entry
To find out more please email boothamstray@gmail.com, check out our website www.boothamstrayallotments.co.uk or watch out for the posters in the local area.
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