Turn back time

Sun 14 Apr, 11am to 4pm at The Eye of York

Hosted by Yorkshire Military Vehicle Trust, one of the largest one day meetings of military vehicles in the world.

This unique event is held right in the heart of historic York and provides a wonderful opportunity to turn back the clock and admire these outstanding vehicles and learn something of their past.

Cost: Free

More information available on www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk

Wild flower planting

Mon 15 and 29 Apr, 1pm to 3pm at Acomb wood (15th) and Rawcliffe Country Park (29th)

We will be planting a mixture of native bluebells, snowdrops and wood anemone to try and increase the ground flora in the woodland.  We will concentrate on the areas where trees have been recently felled, and more light can reach the woodland floor.

Please contact Jenny Cairns if you intend to come along on 07833 436832 or jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk , so we can make sure we have enough tools and equipment.

Cost: Free

Meet at the Tesco car park off Acomb Wood Drive.

Get stuffed and stitched

Sat 27 and Sun 28 April, 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.

For booking details or more information please phone  01904  552806 or visit:  www.yortime.org.uk

Gruelling experiences

Sat 27 Apr, 2pm to 3pm at York Explore


For many, the word ‘workhouse’ conjures up images such as the orphan Oliver Twist begging for food from a cruel workhouse Overseer. The reality, however, was somewhat different, and Britain’s system of poor relief arguably saved thousands of people from starvation.

This lecture will look at the story of the workhouse in and around York, covering such topics as the evolution of the workhouse system, workhouse buildings, life inside the institution, and workhouse records.

Cost: £4

To book a place contact York Explore on 01904 552828 or email exploreyork@york.gov.uk

York's lost symbols

Yorks Lost Symbols: A Discovery Trail

Sun 7 April, 1.30pm to 3.30pm starting at York Explore, Library Square.

Join our small group on a trail of discovery as we set forth to uncover the lost stories behind the carvings, figures and symbols on the streets of the ancient city of York.

This guided walk reveals a wealth of tales seldom told, of myth, of legend, of good and evil.  In the traces they have left behind we glimpse the lives of the people of this teeming city from the ancients to the present.

We will all meet in the Garden Room at Explore York Library to enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee with a delicious slice of cake.  This will give everyone a chance to meet each other and for the tutor to give a quick briefing.  The walk will then start and end at York Explore.

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

Get involved

An opportunity to hear more about projects and initiatives in your ward and how you can get involved. 

For further information contact the Communities and Equalities Team on (01904) 551832, email shapingneighbourhoods@york.gov.uk or visit City of York Council website at http://www.york.gov.uk/info/200528/wards/220/wards/3 

Kickstart your game

City of York Council, in partnership with York City in the Community and benenden health, are arranging 9 sessions from Wednesday 10 April to Wednesday 5 June from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at York Sports Village.  The hour will be a fun coaching session and will include small sided (5 a side) games with guidance from Level Two coaches.

The first week will be a free taster session and then the next 8 weeks will cost £30.

Participants will also receive a free health check offered by York City’s Health and Wellbeing partner benenden health in partnership with the Nuffield Health York Hospital.

Limited places are available - to book your place contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553377 or email at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk