King Edwin in Exile: Founding a New Kingdom in Seventh-Century Northumbria

Sat 14 Jan, 1pm at Explore York Library Learning Centre

This lecture will examine and is based on an exert from the Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People surrounding the reign of Seventh-Century Northumbrian King Edwin.  Edwin is regarded as the first Christian King of the North of England, having been baptized in York during the year 627.

King Edwin is seen as a remarkably powerful military figure and, as Bede tells it, “an admirable example of good kingship”.  All of Edwin’s successes followed an extensive period in exile, depicted in a chapter  in Bede's story on Edwin.  The focus of Edwin's exile will be the focus of this lecture.


Tickets available from Explore York, please contact 01904 552828 or exploreyork@york.gov.uk  

A new class to put you in Deep Water!

New class – Deep Water Aquafit - helps you tone, shape and lose weight. The class is held in deep water with your body supported with a buoyancy belt.

Classes every Thursday 8:05pm to 8:50pm starting 19 January at Yearsley Swimming Pool

Cost £4.20 with YorkCard

Further details call 552424 or visit www.york.gov.uk/fit

Will the weather be 'Brass Monkey'?

Sun 22 Jan, 10am Start at Bustardthorpe Field, York Knavesmire.

Once again York Knavesmire Harriers have a sell out on places for the 2011 half marathon race which attracts runners from far and wide, and in it's long history has never been cancelled due to bad weather!  The route is flat and fast, heading southwards through Bishopthorpe, left to Acaster, Selby, right to Appleton Roebuck and then right again, back through Bishopthorpe to the Racecourse.

There will be a lead vehicle with timing clock and a Sweep Vehicle.

Refreshments available so come and join us.

For more information visit: http://www.yorkknavesmireharriers.co.uk/brassmonkey.htm

Adult Education Open Days

Thur 12 and Sat 14 Jan 2012, 10am to 4pm at Explore York Library Learning Centre

Meet the tutors, sign up for courses, and find out about all the great opportunities to learn in York. Displays, information and tasters available.

For more information contact Linda Horn 01904 554288 www.yortime.org.uk

A child friendly New Year's Ball

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

Guests will be seated cabaret-style, at tables, with food and refreshments available (including licensed bar), 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 their gladrags and best party frocks, all ready for the party of a lifetime.

As this is a family event so the kids can stay as long as you like.  There will be entertainment starting from early 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 - iNow 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 a Top Class Disco, so come and join us at Bustardthorpe Field, York Knavesmire, 7pm to 1am.  Cost is £29pp (including food and a glass of champagne at midnight)

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

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