Could you be a Viking warrier?

Sat 16 Feb, 11.30am to3.30pm at Explore York Library Learning Centre

This is a Viking Festival fringe event and is open to anyone aged 8 and over.

Come at any time during the session and stay as long as you want!  There is no need to book.

For further information contact: Tel 01904 552828, email exploreyork@york.gov.uk or visit http://library.york.gov.uk

Women wanted

Every Tuesday starting 12 Feb (for 5 weeks), 6pm to 8pm at York Sport Village

This pilot league will act as a run up to a full league following the 5 weeks. All teams will compete in a round robin style fixture list meaning each team will play each other once. A trophy will be presented to the top team following all 5 fixtures.

There will be limited availability on this 5 week trial with only space for 6 teams, following this there will be space for many more teams as the league will expand in to a full format.

If you and some friends / colleagues / team mates would be interested in entering you will need 5 players including one goal keeper and up to 3 substitutes. All players must be female and 16 years or older.

It is easy to join please contact dean.sharp@york.gov.uk or call 01904 553377 all spaces are first come first serve.

Wellies and waders

Mon 11 Feb, 1pm to 3pm at Rawcliffe Country Park

We will be carrying out various tasks around the pond in this session.  For those with wellies or waders they can get in the pond and help to remove some of the reeds that are beginning to take over.  We also want to tidy up the pond dipping platform and ramp and cut back a few willow trees.  The tasks will depend on the water levels on the day.

All tools will be provided but please come prepared to get a bit muddy.  If you would like more information or to let us know you plan to come along please contact Jenny Cairns on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk

Ales n tales

Ales n Tales is a York Stories 2012 community project which aims to encourage people to tell and share stories that are personal and unique to York.

Stories contributed to York Stories 2012 will go towards a unique social media archive and provide the inspiration for original artworks created by artist Kane Cunningham.

Ales n Tales aims to capture tales, stories, memories, the people and characters of some of York’s historic community public houses that have made them part of community life in York.

The Ackhorne - Fri 8 Feb - 2pm to 4pm

The Fulford Arms - Fri 8 Feb - 7pm to 9pm 

The Court Bistro Bar (The Dean Court Hotel) - Tue 12 Feb - 7.30pm to 9.30pm 

The Golden Ball – Wed 13 Feb – 8.30pm to 10.30pm

The Rook and Gaskell - Fri 15 Feb - 7.30pm to 9.30pm 

Come and share your stories, memories, anecdotes and tales or just have a listen over a drink at one of the events with your host for Ales n Tales, local storyteller Adrian Spendlow.

You will be more than welcome and sure to enjoy the atmosphere!

For more information contact Adrian direct at adrianspendlow@gmail.com

For more information about York Stories 2012 go to -

www.yorkstories2012.com

Get stuffed and stitched

Sat 2 and Sun 3 Feb, 9am to 1.30pm at Rogues Atelier, 28a Fossgate.

This traditional upholstery masterclass will teach you how to restore upholstered furniture back to its former glory!

All materials and equipment will be provided, then at the end of the course you will have the option to purchase your chair for £45 if you wish. 

Course suitable for all levels of abilities.

Booking details or more information please phone  01904  552806 or visit www.yortime.org.uk

York Boyer's Tapestry

A chance to view the wonderful 'york Bayer's Tapestry' in it's entirety.

The “Bayers Tapestry” was created by York residents as part of York 800 celebrations and the Big City Read 2012 will be on show to the public at York Art Gallery on 2 February 2013 from 10am-5pm.

The initial project, coordinated by artist Karen Winship, involved open workshops at York Explore, City of York Adult Education classes and independent artist groups creating a total 120 panels measuring over 60 metres.

The showing comes as part of a special one-day event to allow residents to have a last look round the Gallery, before it is closed for refurbishment. 

Everyone welcome. Just drop in on the day.

Brush up on your skills

Want to improve your skills or your employment prospects, then we have lots of courses for you to choose from.  We offer flexible sessions in a variety of venues....

Various daytime and evening classes at venues across the city, including drop in sessions in the Library Learning Centres at Acomb, Clifton, Tang Hall and Explore York.

Beginners courses, ECDL (ITQ), CLAIT, Camera to Computer, Legal Typist, various workshops in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentations.

Please ring Julie or Grace on 01904 552666 to arrange a personal assessment.