Streets alive! It's Buskival

Sat 2 and Sun 3 June, 11am to 4pm at various locations across York centre

Celebrate this sometimes wacky but wonderful tradition of busking.  Follow the trail of busking pitches that will be created around York during the Diamond Jubilee weekend, and vote for your favourite busker.

With over 50 buskers, entertainers, and magicians there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information see www.yorkfestivals.com or contact Debbie Bell, City of York Council debbie.bell@york.gov.uk  Tel:01904 552270

Get fired up for the Games

All day entertainment at York Knavesmire Tue 19 June

Starting with The Sporting Giants' Games at Bustardthorpe from 11am, York Primary Schools will battle it out in their own Olympic Games.

At 2pm you will be able to try out a new sport on the Knavesmire at our fantastic taster session extravaganza.

And as if that isn't enough! You can cheer on the Olympic Torch as it enters York.  Starting from York College at 5.23pm the torch will be working its way around the city before heading up to the Knavesmire where there will be a free evening of entertainment. 

Events kick off at 5pm with a host of singing, dance and entertainment acts to celebrate the arrival of the torch at 6.50pm.  Your evening will include entertainment from Singer/song writer Katy B, dance sensations Twist & Pulse and African Drumming and gospel choir Zamar.  The evening will also be MC'd by former Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere - You'd be mad to miss it!

For more information on the torch route and evening event please visit: www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012 and If you intend coming along to the evening celebration we and the other organising partners would appreciate some idea of numbers, how you are getting there and where you are coming from - please register your interest.

Move More on Mondays

Mon 25 June, 11am to 1pm - Starts from Millennium Bridge (Butcher Terrace side of the river)

Start your week with a short circular bike ride – ideal for beginners, those who want to get back in the saddle or anyone who enjoys a friendly, sociable bike ride at an easy pace!

From Millennium Bridge we will be cycling along cycle paths and quiet roads to Walmgate Stray and the University before returning to enjoy refreshments at a local cafe.

All you need is a roadworthy bike, a pump, a spare inner tube, lock, suitable clothing and a drink. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

For further information contact Sarah Prescott on (01904) 553377 or email sarah.prescott@york.gov.uk

New balls please!

Allplay is FREE to join and can help you find places to play tennis, including clubs, parks and schools. You can find people to play with based on standard and can also see what facilities and programmes are available at each place.

Look out for places that offer Cardio Tennis – a heart pumping fitness session done to music that requires no tennis skills and is all about having FUN and burning CALORIES.

There are opportunities to try Cardio Tennis for FREE at Rowntree Park and Energise – just check out the venues on the allplay site for details. You must be at least 16 to join allplay and the registration process only takes a couple of minutes.

Visit: www.allplaytennis.com

Listen to the stars of tomorrow

Sat 30 June, 2pm to 4.30pm and 7.30pm to 9.45pm

Come along and enjoy the York Youth Music Festival 2012.

This vibrant annual event showcases the musical talents of young people in York, with groups from schools, York Arts Academy and Wider Opportunities.

Cost: Adults £5, over 65's £6.50, under 18's free

Tickets available from Barbican box office from 28^th May - Tel: 0844 854 2757

On line bookings – http://www.yorkbarbican.co.uk/

Get on your bike

Every Saturday starting 16 June to 30 June, 9.30am to 3.30pm

Use advanced techniques and tools for developing your bike maintenance skills, including repairing and servicing cycles, and troubleshooting technical problems.

This is a practical based course which will teach you to identify parts of your bike and be able to replace any such parts, effectively and confidently use supplied tools to repair and service your bike and troubleshoot technical problems. You’ll cover how to strip down the gearing and braking system, build and repair spoked wheels and fit wheel axles and free hub assemblies.

Cost: £65 - for age 18 and over only

For further information or to book a place visit www.yortime.org.uk

Bootham Allotments go potty!

Sun 1 July, 12.30pm to 1.30pm at Bootham Stray Allotments

Bootham Stray Allotments are currently going through a major transformation and the Association would like to welcome everyone, to see the exciting progress that has been made, including a new site hut and compost toilet, at our Open Day!

This is a great opportunity for everyone in the community to get together and celebrate summer!

There will be activities and events for the whole family including tombola, face painting, raffle, “Royal Garden party in a tea cup/plate” competition, cake stalls, a treasure hunt and lots of other activities…

Cost: Free entry

To find out more please email boothamstray@gmail.com, check out our website www.boothamstrayallotments.co.uk or watch out for the posters in the local area.