Roam the Howardian Hills

Join two of our resident walk leaders in a roam around the Howardian Hills which are the setting of the glorious Castle Howard a 4.5 miles circular walk. Take in the impressive views of this Baroque mansion house.

Please bring some lunch and refreshments; there will be an opportunity for drinks in the cafe after the walk. For more information contact Fiona Barker – Active Living Officer on (01904) 553440 or fiona.barker@york.gov.uk to download the full York Health Walk leaflet visit www.york.gov.uk and search for ‘Walking for health’.

Meet at Castle Howard Obelisk Fri 23 Oct at 12.15pm

Stephenson’s offer a bus service to Castle Howard from York Piccadilly and Stonebow.

No. 181 York –Castle Howard - http://getdown.org.uk/bus/bus/181.htm

Back to badminton

City of York Council and Badminton England have come together to launch Brunch Badminton for people over 50 in York.  This is a sport which you can play for fun and for fitness, so it’s an ideal choice for older people.

The sessions will take place every Tuesday from 10am to 11am at York Railway Institute, Gymnasium, Queen Street.  A coach will be on hand throughout to give tips and advice to improve the game of those taking part. 

The sessions will cost £3.50 per person and places will be limited to 12 each week so to book or for further information please contact David Dewey on 07901 005316 or daviddewey@badmintonengland.co.uk 

Which way to go?

Have you ever tried orienteering?  If not come and have a go.  The group meet every Monday starting Mon 12 Sept at Acomb Primary School 6pm to 7.30  Have fun, get fit and learn new skills. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages and abilities.

Adult- £2, Children-£1, family- £2

More Information can be found on: http://eborienteers.org.uk/ or contact:

Steve and Linda Whitehead, 01904 634138, info@eborienteers.org.uk

Get active outdoors with the new green gym

If you have a medical condition, enjoy being outdoors and want to improve your fitness then join us at the HEAL - Green Gym at Poppleton Community Railway Nursery every Friday 10am-12noon.  Plant, dig, weed, make compost and get active!

For more information, call Katie Ellis on 01904 553440 or email katie.ellis@york.gov.uk

A night with Naomi

Sat 10 Sept, Explore York Library Learning Centre, 7pm to 8.30pm 

Naomi Alderman grew up in London and attended Oxford University and UEA. Her first novel, Disobedience, was published in ten languages; it was read on BBC radio's Book at Bedtime and won the Orange Award for New Writers. Penguin published her second novel, The Lessons in April 2010. In 2007, she was named Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year, and one of Waterstones' 25 Writers for the Future. She has published prize-winning short fiction in Prospect, Woman and Home, the Sunday Express and a number of anthologies and in 2009 was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. From 2004 to 2007 Naomi was lead writer on the BAFTA-shortlisted alternate reality game Perplex City. In 2008 she wrote the Alice in Storyland game for Penguin's online We Tell Stories project, and her most recent online work is 'The Winter House'. She broadcasts regularly, and writes a weekly games column for the Guardian. 

Naomi will be talking about her novels, and also about games writing, and will be happy to answer your questions and sign books (for sale at the event).

Tickets £5 for YorkCard holders, or £6.50 from Explore York, exploreyork@york.gov.uk, 01904 552828

Ten tree trail walk

Wednesday 7^th September, West Bank Park, 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Wednesday 28^th September, Rowntree Park, 6pm to 7pm

Come and join us for a fun, educational guided nature walk, open to all ages, learn the history and uses of the trees and how to identify them.  Children must be accompanied.

To book your free place, for West bank Park contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832  Jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk 

For Rowntree Park contact Rachel Simpson on 07584 205240  Rachel.simpson@york.gov.uk

The Ten Tree Trail leaflets are also available to download online at: http://www.york.gov.uk/environment/Parks_and_open_spaces/Parks_and_open_spaces_general/Ten_tree_trails/

 

Nordic walk to better health

Nordic Walking is ordinary walking but so much more – 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.  To register your interest and reserve a place contact either Catriona Sudlow or Fiona Barker on 01904 553440 or e-mail fiona.barker@york.gov.uk/ catriona.Sudlow@york.gov.uk

   Nordic Walking course dates

Monday 5^th September to 3^rd October (excluding 12^th September) 10.00am – 11.00am at Poppleton Centre

Tuesday 6^th –27^th September 10.00am – 11.00am at Rawcliffe Country Park.

Tuesday 6^th, 13^th September and Thursday 8^th and 15^th September 1.00pm – 2.00pm at Strensall Village Hall.

Dunnington Course from Dunnington Sports and Social Club planned for October start - dates TBC

Courses costs £20.00 for the four sessions this includes equipment.