Explore the Petal Garden of King Shubash

Sat 14 May - 7pm to 8.45pm at Explore York Library Learing Centre

A king marries a girl.  Not out of love, or desire, or companionship.  He marries her because he fears her wisdom. Now Hanna Leah the wise has to solve three impossible tasks, as her very life depends on it!  A tale of deceit, cunning, and the many faces we all wear.  A storytelling evening for adults and 12+

Peter Chand and Shonaleigh are two of Britain’s most exciting and entertaining storytellers. They have enthralled audiences all over the world with fantastic Indian and Jewish stories from their respective cultures, creating a unique blend of joy, pathos, and humour!

They have also led many joint and individual story collecting projects both here and overseas, training people how to collect, perform, and share their own stories.

This is their second collaboration, and they have performed together all over Britain, and in Belgium, Holland, and Norway. 

www.fablers.co.uk/

Tickets £6.50 (YorkCard) and £7.50 from Explore York Library Learning Centre, 01904 552815, exploreyork@york.gov.uk

Pole exercises... but not what you think!

Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – 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.
Courses take place at West Bank Park, Rowntree Park and Hull Road Park at various times and dates throughout May, June and July and cost £20  For further information on times see the PDF on righthand side of this page www.york.gov.uk/leisure/walking/health/
To book a place contact Catriona Sudlow or Fiona Barker on 01904 553440 or e-mail fiona.barker@york.gov.uk/ or catriona.Sudlow@york.gov.uk

MEND it!

Why join the MEND Programme?

Ø       FREE healthy lifestyle programme (valued at £400) which helps 7 to 13 year olds become fitter,   healthier and happier

Ø       Set goals to reach and maintain a healthy weight

Ø       Make new friends

Ø       Feel more confident and boost self esteem

Ø       Take part in fun games and activities to get fit

Ø       Learn how to read food labels and how to cook healthy recipes

Ø       Do it as a family like the 5,000 others that have already benefited

The programme starts 5 May - every Monday and Thursday for 10 weeks

If you would like more information or to join,

call MEND on Freephone 0800 230 0263

or visit www.mendprogramme.org/

Croquet in the Park

Ever thought about playing Croquet?  York Croquet Club at Scarcroft Green are hosting an introcuctory course for players new to croquet.  The course costs £20 but this fee will be deducted off the membership price if you decided to join the club.  The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm for six weeks beginning 3 May.  If you are interested in taking part please ring Alison Larard on 01759 368123 or Lance Andrews on 01904 624132

Bowling for Bishops

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY BOWLING?

Interested?  Why not come along to our Open Day on Sat 14 May 2pm to 5pm? 

A free session, open to anyone who would like to try bowling for the first time or returning to the game after a period of absence.  All necessary equipment and coaching will be provided.

Bowling can be enjoyed by everyone and provides gentle exercise in convivial company.

Light refreshments (tea/coffee/squash and biscuits) will be available during the afternoon.

Phone Martin or Sue Prime on 01904 702708 for more information or just come along on the day.

Rowntree Park on the map

The son of the founder of Slimming World, Ben Miles, challenged himself to get fit to enable him to ride his bike from Gibraltar to Norway in order to raise money for the NSPCC.  Ben started the ride on 10 April and hopes to arrive in Norway on 29 May. En route Ben will be arriving in Rowntree Park on Saturday 7 May 2pm to 4pm and would like you to join him, his team and members of Slimming World for a PARTY IN THE PARK. Join the Party in the Park 50 km or 25km rides or do the mile and make not just the team and Ben smile, but kids too. With the sponsor forms on the website you can even get sponsored for the mile event now. Ben hopes he has inspired many people to get in a better shape as well as stay with the healthy eating plans that his Mum created and that have benefitted so many people to date.

Read his story and get full details from the website www.bensmiles.com/ 

A wheelie good day out

Cycle & Dr Bike Roadshow  Sat 14 May 9am to 2pm.  An opportunity for all the family to come along, have some fun and try out a range of bikes from learners, childrens, adult, folding, tandems, recumbents, trailers, trailer bikes, child seats, child back tandems and electric bikes, Also you can bring your own bike and have it checked over, all for FREE.

Additionally, there is a Guided Ride to Askham Bryan departing at 11am lasting approximately 1 hour.  Please bring along a roadworthy bike.

See www.cyclingcityyork.org.uk/ for more information or call 01904 553440.