Nine market stalls will be open on Thu 2 and Fri 3 May from 10am to 4pm in the approach to West Offices’ new Customer Centre entrance off Toft Green. The market is a pilot project aimed at laying the foundations for similar events in the future, and complements the council’s citywide ideas internet platform GeniUS! which invites people to share ideas to improve life in York.
Also on 2 May at West Offices, from 11.45am to 1pm, John Newling will give an illustrated talk called 'Common Values'. This major lecture will be a rare opportunity to hear the artist talk about his work over a period of 30 years, his more recent research in York and the ideas behind the Market Of Hidden Labours.
To book your free tickets on http://commonvalues.eventbrite.co.uk or call Arts & Events on 01904 554667
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Friday 19 April 2013
It's all in the mind...
Sun 19 May 9.30am to 4.30pm at Middlethorpe Hall, Bishopthorpe Rd
Most of us experience improved health when we eat a balanced diet, exercise and sleep well, but how often do we consider the benefits of a healthy mind?
Come along and find out why an increasing number of people (including students, parents of young children, corporate directors and healthcare professionals) are turning to mindfulness meditation not only to support their general well-being but also as a means of managing health concerns such as high blood pressure, IBS, CFS/ME stress, anxiety and depression.
No previous experience of meditation is required as the day is designed to explore the benefits of meditation to our health and to provide the opportunity for delegates to experience mindfulness meditation.
This day of inspiration and relaxation at the beautiful Middlethorpe Hall will offer the opportunity to:
• Take some time out to recharge your batteries
• Experience the benefits of secular mindfulness meditation
• Develop skills to use in your daily life to help you become & remain calm, relaxed, focused & energised
• Discover - in an easily understandable way! - how modern science has rewritten our understanding of the brain and why taking an active approach to looking after our mind is as essential to our health and well-being as exercise and diet.
All refreshments and a buffet style lunch will be included - Cost £85
To book visit: https://www.yortime.org.uk/eCommunityEvents/ExternalSearch.aspx?cdID=1263%20
Most of us experience improved health when we eat a balanced diet, exercise and sleep well, but how often do we consider the benefits of a healthy mind?
Come along and find out why an increasing number of people (including students, parents of young children, corporate directors and healthcare professionals) are turning to mindfulness meditation not only to support their general well-being but also as a means of managing health concerns such as high blood pressure, IBS, CFS/ME stress, anxiety and depression.
No previous experience of meditation is required as the day is designed to explore the benefits of meditation to our health and to provide the opportunity for delegates to experience mindfulness meditation.
This day of inspiration and relaxation at the beautiful Middlethorpe Hall will offer the opportunity to:
• Take some time out to recharge your batteries
• Experience the benefits of secular mindfulness meditation
• Develop skills to use in your daily life to help you become & remain calm, relaxed, focused & energised
• Discover - in an easily understandable way! - how modern science has rewritten our understanding of the brain and why taking an active approach to looking after our mind is as essential to our health and well-being as exercise and diet.
All refreshments and a buffet style lunch will be included - Cost £85
To book visit: https://www.yortime.org.uk/eCommunityEvents/ExternalSearch.aspx?cdID=1263%20
Let us inspire you...
Fri 24 to Sun 26 May 10am to 4pm (Fri and Sat) and 11am to 3pm (Sun) at York Explore Library Learning Centre
We will be exhibiting a colourful and imaginative collection of art produced by learners on the Adult Education programme, as well as submissions from the Fine Art Departments of York College and WEA (Workers Education Association). The display will reflect the wide range of courses we have available from painting to stained glass.
We are also offering a wonderful selection of creative workshops. So come along and visit us to find out more about opening times, workshops and the courses we run.
For more information on the Inspirations Festival and to book onto a workshop please visit www.yortime.org.uk, e-mail: adult.education@york.gov.uk or call 01904 552806
We will be exhibiting a colourful and imaginative collection of art produced by learners on the Adult Education programme, as well as submissions from the Fine Art Departments of York College and WEA (Workers Education Association). The display will reflect the wide range of courses we have available from painting to stained glass.
We are also offering a wonderful selection of creative workshops. So come along and visit us to find out more about opening times, workshops and the courses we run.
For more information on the Inspirations Festival and to book onto a workshop please visit www.yortime.org.uk, e-mail: adult.education@york.gov.uk or call 01904 552806
Happy centenary to you!
Sat 25 May 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30am at New Earswick Library
Suitable for beginners, these sessions aim to give learners the confidence to begin researching their family history using the Ancestry website, which is available to access for free within any City of York Library.
To book your free place please contact New Earswick Library on newearswick.library@york.gov.uk or (01904) 552629.
Suitable for beginners, these sessions aim to give learners the confidence to begin researching their family history using the Ancestry website, which is available to access for free within any City of York Library.
To book your free place please contact New Earswick Library on newearswick.library@york.gov.uk or (01904) 552629.
Who do you think you are?
Tue 21 and Thur 23 May 10.15am to 11.45am at Rowntree Park Reading Cafe
These IT sessions are suitable for anybody who has a basic knowledge of how to use computers, and wants to find out about how to search free family history websites. The sessions will introduce websites for UK birth, marriage and death records and also UK census records.
These IT sessions are suitable for anybody who has a basic knowledge of how to use computers, and wants to find out about how to search free family history websites. The sessions will introduce websites for UK birth, marriage and death records and also UK census records.
During the IT session, there will be an opportunity to search the websites using your own research so bring along your certificates and research notes. Why not have a cup of tea and slice of cake while you look!
To book your free place contact Rowntree Park Reading Cafe on (01904) 551489 or rowntreepark.readingcafe@york.gov.uk
Get fit for summer with pilates
Starts Tue 7 May 2pm to 3pm at York RI Sports Ground, New Lane, Holgate
Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. Pilates improves muscle tone, balance, supports beautiful posture, and teaches you to move with ease and grace. All of these things will make you look and feel very fit.
Limited places available - cost £5 per session
For further information or to book contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553377 or email at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk
Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. Pilates improves muscle tone, balance, supports beautiful posture, and teaches you to move with ease and grace. All of these things will make you look and feel very fit.
Limited places available - cost £5 per session
For further information or to book contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553377 or email at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk
Make some shapes
Five stages will provide music for all – added to which will be side shows, food, drink – something for all the family.
A fantastic line-up of internationally known as well as those on their way up. Whatever your likes where music is concerned there's bound to be something to entertain you.
For full information and line up visit www.yo1events.co.uk
Move up ducks!
Sun 26 May from 12noon at Rowntree Park
A wonderful way to spend an early summer afternoon – bring a picnic or eat at the newly refurbished park cafe. Enjoy an ice cream and let the children play to their hearts content...
Bring along the family and watch the wonder of the Model Boat Regatta on the lake.
Enthusiasts from miles around bring their model boats and sail them on the lake, causing amusement for the ducks.
Calling all artists!
The Arts Database is a free to register which can be done easily via an online form www.york.gov.uk/artsdatabase
Once you are registered as a member you will be kept informed of any arts related activities, funding news and opportunities that arise in York and the surrounding areas.
If you wish to promote or offer arts related services you can agree to have your details made available to the Council, third party organisations, educational institutions and other interested parties across York and North Yorkshire.
The old database is now obsolete, so if you were registered and would now like your details to be included in the new database, please go to www.york.gov.uk/artsdatabase to register.
For further information about the database please call us on 01904 554667 or email artseducation@york.gov.uk.
‘Just Jog’ after work
Every Wednesday 5.30pm to 6.15pm, meet at the War Memorial near West Offices.
Following the successful programme during the build up to last year's Race for Life, Sport and Active Leisure are once again providing the opportunity to build your fitness ready for the 5km and 10km events.
Sessions are widely available across the city and more information can be found at www.york.gov.uk/race4life . A session that is new to the programme starts from outside West Offices at 5:30pm every Wednesday, we hope to see you there after work.
It is easy to join; you can turn up on the night, complete a registration form and enjoy the session. If you require more information please contact Dean Sharp via email: dean.sharp@york.gov.uk or call 01904 555716.
Thursday 11 April 2013
Buskival
Sat 25 (11am to 7pm) and Sun 26 May (12noon to 5pm) in York city centre
Be amazed by some of the international acts visiting our glorious city and help to decide who should be 'York’s Favourite Busker'. Collect a voting form from the information tent in Parliament Street and tell us who you think should win!
This year there will be free activities and workshops, for the whole family to enjoy, to help develop your circus skills! Buskival is sponsored by HomeSense.
For more information visit www.yorkfestivals.com www.facebook.com/Buskival or follow @York_Festivals
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