Thurs 18 Oct
This local history talk with Nestle Archivist, Alex Hutchinson, will give an introduction to York’s world famous, Rowntree Family, in particular focusing on the life of Joseph Rowntree, his passion for reading, libraries and learning, and his desire for Rowntree Park to aid the citizens of York of all ages towards a healthier and happier life.
For more information or to book a place visit the Inspire website.Or you can book your tickets in person at Rowntree Park Reading Cafe
Friday 21 September 2012
Shark attack at Yearsley pool
Fri 26 Oct, Yearsley pool
Don’t miss this opportunity to see an old time classic film in a great environment. Dip your toe into the water as Orillo Cinema brings the Jaws experience to Yearsley Pool!
There will be lots of surprises throughout the night, so don’t risk missing out!
Further details to follow on www.york.gov.uk/yearsleypool
Don’t miss this opportunity to see an old time classic film in a great environment. Dip your toe into the water as Orillo Cinema brings the Jaws experience to Yearsley Pool!
There will be lots of surprises throughout the night, so don’t risk missing out!
Further details to follow on www.york.gov.uk/yearsleypool
Sweet thoughts Day - Share your chocolate memories for National Chocolate week
Tues 9, Oct 10am to 5pm
Share your thoughts and memories of an industry York is famed for, as the city embraces this year's Chocolate Week.
York Stories 2012 is asking people of York to commemorate National Chocolate Week, with contributions of their own "Sweet Thoughts" of York's Chocolate and Confectionery Industry.
Your memories might be of your first job, the social life of the factories, the thousands of bicycles making their way through York when clocking off time came, the smell of chocolate across the city, or the special memories your favourite chocolate bar evokes every time you eat it.
The confectionery industry has played a major role in the shaping of modern York, this is a wonderful opportunity to collect and celebrate the industry that so many people have been involved in.
Residents of all ages with sweet memories and experiences are invited to visit York Cocoa House, Blake Street on Tuesday 9 Oct 10am to 5pm where they can share their stories, pictures and memories.
Come and meet members of staff, or the "artist in residence" who'll be capturing Sweet Thoughts during the day, and indulge in a little chocolate treat in return.
Sweet Thoughts Day is part of the York Stories 2012, York 800 community project which aims to encourage people to tell and share stories that are personal and unique to the city of York.
For more information email info@yorkstories2012.com
www.yorkstories2012.com
Share your thoughts and memories of an industry York is famed for, as the city embraces this year's Chocolate Week.
York Stories 2012 is asking people of York to commemorate National Chocolate Week, with contributions of their own "Sweet Thoughts" of York's Chocolate and Confectionery Industry.
Your memories might be of your first job, the social life of the factories, the thousands of bicycles making their way through York when clocking off time came, the smell of chocolate across the city, or the special memories your favourite chocolate bar evokes every time you eat it.
The confectionery industry has played a major role in the shaping of modern York, this is a wonderful opportunity to collect and celebrate the industry that so many people have been involved in.
Residents of all ages with sweet memories and experiences are invited to visit York Cocoa House, Blake Street on Tuesday 9 Oct 10am to 5pm where they can share their stories, pictures and memories.
Come and meet members of staff, or the "artist in residence" who'll be capturing Sweet Thoughts during the day, and indulge in a little chocolate treat in return.
Sweet Thoughts Day is part of the York Stories 2012, York 800 community project which aims to encourage people to tell and share stories that are personal and unique to the city of York.
For more information email info@yorkstories2012.com
www.yorkstories2012.com
Thursday 20 September 2012
Touch down, with touch rugby
Starts Mon 8 and Wed 10 Oct
Cannon Lee High (Mon) 7 to 8pm and Huntington Secondary School (Wed) 6pm to 7pm
Touch Rugby League is a fast moving, evasive and involves minimal contact. The is a game played all over the world by men and women of all ages and skills levels.
The game really does involve minimal contact and is all about playing the game on the field and also the social atmosphere afterwards.
For further information or to book a place please contact Nick Settle, at nicholas.settle@york.gov.uk or call 01904 553377
Cannon Lee High (Mon) 7 to 8pm and Huntington Secondary School (Wed) 6pm to 7pm
Touch Rugby League is a fast moving, evasive and involves minimal contact. The is a game played all over the world by men and women of all ages and skills levels.
The game really does involve minimal contact and is all about playing the game on the field and also the social atmosphere afterwards.
For further information or to book a place please contact Nick Settle, at nicholas.settle@york.gov.uk or call 01904 553377
Gun powder plod and fireworks display
Mon 5 Nov - York Knavesmire
The Gunpowder Plod 5k is a 5k run over level ground, in the dark, accompanied by your very own fireworks show, special effects and pyrotechnic installations with performers at every kilometre.
The emphasis is on fun and spectacle, and the run is as competitive as you want to make it. Run for fun, run for results or simply run because you’re curious as to how it’ll look and feel on the night!
This is followed by a Bonfire, firework display, entertainment of all kinds and some fantastic food and drink. The Ultimate November 5 experience guaranteed!
For more information visit: www.gunpowderplod.com
The Gunpowder Plod 5k is a 5k run over level ground, in the dark, accompanied by your very own fireworks show, special effects and pyrotechnic installations with performers at every kilometre.
The emphasis is on fun and spectacle, and the run is as competitive as you want to make it. Run for fun, run for results or simply run because you’re curious as to how it’ll look and feel on the night!
This is followed by a Bonfire, firework display, entertainment of all kinds and some fantastic food and drink. The Ultimate November 5 experience guaranteed!
For more information visit: www.gunpowderplod.com
Welly Workout
Mon 8 Oct and Mon 22 Oct
Help to tidy up the pond areas of West Bank and Rowntree Park, and have a brilliant welly workout!
In West Bank Park the flower beds have become overgrown with ground elder. We will be removing this and planting the areas with wildlife friendly plants.
In Rowntree Park we will be putting down a woodchip viewing area at the side of the pond and replacing the edges to the woodland paths.
For further information contact Jenny Cairns: 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk for more details.
Wednesday 19 September 2012
Food for the picking
Sat 13 Oct
We will look at different fruits and berries that are edible. Learn which need cooking before eating, which are fine to pick straight off the plant, and which to stay well clear of.
We will also look at plants where the leaves, roots or seeds can be eaten and the best way to prepare them. During the session we will hopefully be able to collect something to make tea with, depending what is available. (We will not be covering fungi as part of this course.)
Please book a space by contacting Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk
We will look at different fruits and berries that are edible. Learn which need cooking before eating, which are fine to pick straight off the plant, and which to stay well clear of.
We will also look at plants where the leaves, roots or seeds can be eaten and the best way to prepare them. During the session we will hopefully be able to collect something to make tea with, depending what is available. (We will not be covering fungi as part of this course.)
Please book a space by contacting Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk
Share your sweet thoughts on a chocolate wall!
Fri 21 to Sun 30 Sept
Come down anytime between 9am to 5pm. No age restrictions, all ages and all welcome.
The Sweet Thoughts chocolate wall is part of the York Stories 2012, York 800 community project which aims to encourage people to tell and share stories that are personal and unique to the city of York.
For more information about York Stories 2012 go to www.yorkstories2012.com/about/ or email info@yorkstories2012.com
Come down anytime between 9am to 5pm. No age restrictions, all ages and all welcome.
The Sweet Thoughts chocolate wall is part of the York Stories 2012, York 800 community project which aims to encourage people to tell and share stories that are personal and unique to the city of York.
For more information about York Stories 2012 go to www.yorkstories2012.com/about/ or email info@yorkstories2012.com
Still not too late to learn!
A small number of places are available with crafts, hobbies, languages and formal qualifications so book now!
For more information or to book a place visit the Yortime website
For more information or to book a place visit the Yortime website
Tuesday 18 September 2012
Get in the Latino spirit
Wednesday nights at Burton Stone Community Centre, 6pm to 7pm
Enjoy losing weight in a party atmosphere at these exciting new Zumba classes!
Wiggle it, shake it and laugh, as you work out with latino dance moves.
£4 per session (Get a loyalty card, collect 10 stamps and get a session free)
Please bring a bottle of water, a towel and wear fitness clothes that are cool and comfortable, and trainers.
For more information contact Debbie Pallister on 01904 645816 or email debbie.pallister@york.gov.uk
Enjoy losing weight in a party atmosphere at these exciting new Zumba classes!
Wiggle it, shake it and laugh, as you work out with latino dance moves.
£4 per session (Get a loyalty card, collect 10 stamps and get a session free)
Please bring a bottle of water, a towel and wear fitness clothes that are cool and comfortable, and trainers.
For more information contact Debbie Pallister on 01904 645816 or email debbie.pallister@york.gov.uk
Knitting for everyone!
Thurs 11 Oct to Thurs 22 Nov
Beginners will learn all the basics... casting on (& off), knit & purl stitch, increasing/ decreasing, etc.
Advanced knitters can learn new and unusual stitches plus techniques for achieving a professional finish to garments.
With the skills you learn, you will be able to pick up a knitting pattern and start making your own woolly creations for your friends and family!
This course is for adults. To book a course or for more information visit www.yortime.org.uk
Beginners will learn all the basics... casting on (& off), knit & purl stitch, increasing/ decreasing, etc.
Advanced knitters can learn new and unusual stitches plus techniques for achieving a professional finish to garments.
With the skills you learn, you will be able to pick up a knitting pattern and start making your own woolly creations for your friends and family!
This course is for adults. To book a course or for more information visit www.yortime.org.uk
Vic Reeves . Wonderland - Illuminating York
Wed 31 Oct to Sat 3 Nov
Come along to Illuminating York 2012 and discover York in a new light. Let yourself be transported through the glorious chaos and absurd world of Vic Reeves’ Wonderland. Lose yourself in the amazing ten acres of the spectacularly lit York Museum Gardens.
See how modern lighting and technology showcase the work of Vic Reeves, transforming the peaceful, tranquil gardens into a maze of magic, mayhem and mischief!
This year’s Illuminating York is a ticketed event and we strongly advise you to purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets are priced £5 per person for over 16’s. Children aged 6-16 £1, under 5's free. Under 16's must be accompanied by a paying adult.
For more information visit www.illuminatingyork.org
Come along to Illuminating York 2012 and discover York in a new light. Let yourself be transported through the glorious chaos and absurd world of Vic Reeves’ Wonderland. Lose yourself in the amazing ten acres of the spectacularly lit York Museum Gardens.
See how modern lighting and technology showcase the work of Vic Reeves, transforming the peaceful, tranquil gardens into a maze of magic, mayhem and mischief!
This year’s Illuminating York is a ticketed event and we strongly advise you to purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets are priced £5 per person for over 16’s. Children aged 6-16 £1, under 5's free. Under 16's must be accompanied by a paying adult.
For more information visit www.illuminatingyork.org
Engage with new sports and activities
Sun 30 Sept to Sun 7 Oct
Over 22 different sessions are taking part in the Eng-AGE 50+ Games week and a wide variety of sports are on offer, including golf, bowls, racketball, athletics, tennis and yoga. The week launches with an Open Day at New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club and is the first of many free taster sessions and open days.
Complete beginners, or those who are returning to a sport after a while out are all welcome to come along and see what is on offer.
For more information contact Catriona Sudlow catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk, call 01904 553377or visit: www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012,
Over 22 different sessions are taking part in the Eng-AGE 50+ Games week and a wide variety of sports are on offer, including golf, bowls, racketball, athletics, tennis and yoga. The week launches with an Open Day at New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club and is the first of many free taster sessions and open days.
Complete beginners, or those who are returning to a sport after a while out are all welcome to come along and see what is on offer.
For more information contact Catriona Sudlow catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk, call 01904 553377or visit: www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012,
Find a bigger life online
Mon 15 to Sun 21 Oct
Not just for beginners - if you are reading this you are probably already using a computer but read on.....you may know people who would like to learn how to use the internet so please send them our way during Get Online Week (or to a library at any time as we are always happy to help).
There are also a host of other events during the week including history workshops, iPad and gadget drop-ins, online job searching and information on how technology can improve independent living.
Libraries throughout York will also be promoting their new online resources and practice tests and ebooks and fiction will be on the menu at the Reading Cafe in Rowntree Park.
You can view the full PDF programme online
Not just for beginners - if you are reading this you are probably already using a computer but read on.....you may know people who would like to learn how to use the internet so please send them our way during Get Online Week (or to a library at any time as we are always happy to help).
There are also a host of other events during the week including history workshops, iPad and gadget drop-ins, online job searching and information on how technology can improve independent living.
Libraries throughout York will also be promoting their new online resources and practice tests and ebooks and fiction will be on the menu at the Reading Cafe in Rowntree Park.
You can view the full PDF programme online
Be a volunteer, be a Sport Maker
Thurs 4 Oct, 6pm to 9pm
Sport Makers are the people who directly make sport happen at the local level. Some Sport Makers will organise sport for themselves and their friends, colleagues and neighbours. Others won’t be taking part themselves, but will be doing all those other things that make the sporting activity possible.
Everyone who chooses to become a Sport Maker is invited to come to an inspiring workshop at York College on Oct 4, 6-9pm. They will then be supported to find local opportunities that suit them to increase participation in sport.
For more information on Sport Makers visit www.sportmakers.co.uk or call Robin Lavin on 01904 553377
Sport Makers are the people who directly make sport happen at the local level. Some Sport Makers will organise sport for themselves and their friends, colleagues and neighbours. Others won’t be taking part themselves, but will be doing all those other things that make the sporting activity possible.
Everyone who chooses to become a Sport Maker is invited to come to an inspiring workshop at York College on Oct 4, 6-9pm. They will then be supported to find local opportunities that suit them to increase participation in sport.
For more information on Sport Makers visit www.sportmakers.co.uk or call Robin Lavin on 01904 553377
These boots are made for walking
Ends Fri 12 Oct
We are encouraging some healthy competition across York. People, workplaces and schools in the city are been challenged to see how much walking we can do between 22 September and 12 October.
For more information and to sign up for the challenge visit: www.livingstreetschallenge.org.uk/york
We are encouraging some healthy competition across York. People, workplaces and schools in the city are been challenged to see how much walking we can do between 22 September and 12 October.
For more information and to sign up for the challenge visit: www.livingstreetschallenge.org.uk/york
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