Have a healthy heart

This Healthy Hearts Programme is for people who are at risk of heart disease and who want to be more active and lead a healthier lifestyle.  Sessions take place at various times and dates across the city and are open to adults aged 16 and over.

Weekly 2 hour sessions start Mon 30 Jan to Thur 8 Mar 2012 - Cost is £3 per session or £15 for 6 weeks

For more information please contact Katie Ellis, 01904 553377 or email Katie.ellis@york.gov.uk

New year, new you!

Improve your fitness and stamina in these fast paced led fitness walks. If you enjoy the walking, group exercise and fresh air then come along to this free fitness session. The walks are led by a trained leader and will differ each week. Nordic walkers welcome.  Average speed of walk 4mph.

Walks take place every Saturday starting 4 Feb 2012, 10am to 11am.   Meet outside Rawcliffe Bar Country Park office at Rawcliffe Park and Ride, Shipton Road, YO30 5XZ

For more information or to register your interest contact Fiona Barker (01904) 553377 or fiona.barker@york.gov.uk

Have a rotting Christmas

Tue 20 Dec, 10.30am to 12noon at Rowntree Park

Come along and find out how we can reduce what we waste at Christmas and have a go at making some decorations.

To book a free place please contact Rachel Simpson on 07584 205240 or rachel.simpson@york.gov.uk

Click with confidence

Sat 3 Dec, 9.30am to 12noon at York Explore Library Learning Centre

If you’re planning on buying a digital camera for Christmas, this workshop will give you some fool-proof advice on finding the right camera for you - before you make an expensive decision!

You’ll learn to understand the different types available, from simple point and shoot models, to standard compacts and compact cameras.   We’ll also discuss megapixels, zoom, lens, resolution, LCD screens, image stabilisation and ISO range, so that by the end of the sessions, you’ll be able to purchase your camera with confidence.

Cost £15

Book online at www.yortime.org.uk or contact the Adult Education Booking Office on 01904 552806.  Office opening hours are Mon and Fri 10am to 2pm and Wed 12noon to 6pm.

Decorations and drinks come naturally

Sat 17 Dec, 10.30am to 12noon at West Bank Park

Join the Rangers and the Friend of West Bank Park and have ago at making Christmas wreaths and candle holders - all ages and abilities welcome.

Cost - Free!

Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather and activity.

To Book a place please contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

A child friendly new year's ball

Sat 31 Dec, 7pm to 1am at Bustardthorpe Field, York Knavesmire

York Winter Wonderland’s New Year’s Eve Ball 2011

Guests will be seated cabaret-style, at tables, with food and bubbly at midnight included in the price and bar available as well as party accessories to make sure York sees in the New Year with a bang.

We want to see the whole family dressed up in your gladrags and best party frocks, all ready for the party of a lifetime.

You may stay as long as you like with your children - this is a family event, with entertainment starting from earlier in the evening until 1am - New Year’s Eve in York will never be the same again.

Spend the evening being entertained by:

Max Somerset -  Magician,  best known Sorcerer’s apprentice BBC 1 - Now in it’s third Series, The Sorcerer’s apprentice BBC1, BBC2 and CBBC series has gained legions of young fans and switched a whole new generation onto magic.

And..... its only Glee Club!

With the continued success of the hit show on our UK screens, the Glee Club bring their hits to entertain all the family on this New Year’s Eve.  Featuring high impact choreography and live vocals this show will have you on your feet.

Plus, Top Class Disco, and much, much more.........

Cost: £30 per person

For more information and to book tickets go to www.yorkwinterwonderland.co.uk

Tree planting

Sat 3 Dec, 10.30am to 12noon at Clifton Backies

Get your green fingers out and plant some native hedgerow trees.

Tools and trees provided. Planting will take place around the balancing pond - all ages and abilities welcome.

Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather and activity.

To Book a place please contact Clair Merrifield on 07769 963127 or clair.merrifield@york.gov.uk