Who do you think you are?

Tue 21 and Thur 23 May 10.15am to 11.45am at Rowntree Park Reading Cafe

These IT sessions are suitable for anybody who has a basic knowledge of how to use computers, and wants to find out about how to search free family history websites. The sessions will introduce websites for UK birth, marriage and death records and also UK census records.

During the IT session, there will be an opportunity to search the websites using your own research so bring along your certificates and research notes.  Why not have a cup of tea and slice of cake while you look!

To book your free place contact Rowntree Park Reading Cafe on (01904) 551489 or rowntreepark.readingcafe@york.gov.uk

Get fit for summer with pilates

Starts Tue 7 May 2pm to 3pm at York RI Sports Ground, New Lane, Holgate

Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back.  Pilates improves muscle tone, balance, supports beautiful posture, and teaches you to move with ease and grace. All of these things will make you look and feel very fit.

Limited places available - cost £5 per session

For further information or to book contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553377 or email at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk

Make some shapes

Five stages will provide music for all – added to which will be side shows, food, drink – something for all the family. 

A fantastic line-up of internationally known as well as those on their way up.  Whatever your likes where music is concerned there's bound to be something to entertain you.

For full information and line up visit www.yo1events.co.uk  

Move up ducks!

Sun 26 May from 12noon at Rowntree Park

Bring along the family and watch the wonder of the Model Boat Regatta on the lake. 

Enthusiasts from miles around bring their model boats and sail them on the lake, causing amusement for the ducks.

A wonderful way to spend an early summer afternoon – bring a picnic or eat at the newly refurbished park cafe.  Enjoy an ice cream and let the children play to their hearts content... 

Calling all artists!

The Arts Database is a free to register which can be done easily via an online form www.york.gov.uk/artsdatabase

Once you are registered as a member you will be kept informed of any arts related activities, funding news and opportunities that arise in York and the surrounding areas. 

If you wish to promote or offer arts related services you can agree to have your details made available to the Council, third party organisations, educational institutions and other interested parties across York and North Yorkshire.

The old database is now obsolete, so if you were registered and would now like your details to be included in the new database, please go to www.york.gov.uk/artsdatabase to register. 

For further information about the database please call us on 01904 554667 or email artseducation@york.gov.uk.

‘Just Jog’ after work

Every Wednesday 5.30pm to 6.15pm, meet at the War Memorial near West Offices.

Following the successful programme during the build up to last year's Race for Life, Sport and Active Leisure are once again providing the opportunity to build your fitness ready for the 5km and 10km events.

Sessions are widely available across the city and more information can be found at www.york.gov.uk/race4life . A session that is new to the programme starts from outside West Offices at 5:30pm every Wednesday, we hope to see you there after work.

It is easy to join; you can turn up on the night, complete a registration form and enjoy the session. If you require more information please contact Dean Sharp via email: dean.sharp@york.gov.uk or call 01904 555716.

Buskival

Sat 25 (11am to 7pm) and Sun 26 May (12noon to 5pm) in York city centre

Be amazed by some of the international acts visiting our glorious city and help to decide who should be 'York’s Favourite Busker'.  Collect a voting form from the information tent in Parliament Street and tell us who you think should win!

This year there will be free activities and workshops, for the whole family to enjoy, to help develop your circus skills!  Buskival is sponsored by HomeSense.

For more information visit www.yorkfestivals.com  www.facebook.com/Buskival  or follow @York_Festivals