Smile please!

Every Saturday starting 1st to 29 Oct, 9.30am to 11.30am at Explore York Library Learning Centre

This course is for those who have a basic digital camera (not an SLR camera) who want to understand how to use the basic options and how to use it with the computer.

Important: You need to have computer skills in saving documents, finding documents and creating and using folders.

The course will be led by an experienced tutor in a relaxed environment.

To book visit http://www.yortime.org.uk/ or call 01904 552806

Get into golf!

Heworth Golf club are offering five on hour coaching lessons for £20 to beginners.  You’ll be given expert tuition in groups of 8 from the club professional.  All your equipment will be provided for you as part of the 5 week course.

Courses start Mon 3 Oct 12noon to 1pm, Tue 4 Oct 10am to 11am and Sat 8 Oct 9am to 10am or 11am to 12noon

For further information or to book a place contact Will Saville Sports Participation Officer, City of York Council.  Will.saville@york.gov.uk 07786 701248

DIY

Wed 26 to Sat 29 Oct, 6pm to 10pm at the Eye of York

A big part of Illuminating York is getting involved.  Whether it's taking part in a community project, trying your hand at new technology, visiting an artist's talk or even being part of the artwork, there are plenty of ways of being a part of the festival.

This year, our first ever DIY will be your chance to tinker with technology.  We think technology should be fun and allow people to be creative, whether they're a technophobe or a seasoned geek.

Guided by a team of artists and inventors from Animated Yorkshire and Jam Jar Collective, try your hand at making animated light pictures and illuminated gadgets.

Come and find DIY in the Information Tent each evening during the festival....and bring a torch if you have one!

Nordic night adventure

Wed 26 Oct, 5.30pm to 6.15pm (taster session for beginners) and 6.30pm to 7.30pm (for competent Nordic walkers) - Meet at St George's field car park, outside the toilet block

Try Nordic walking like you have never tried it before in the dark! Come along for a 45 minute taster or if you are a competent Nordic walker then come along to the later session at 6.30pm to enjoy an hours urban night walk with Nordic guides.

Once the session is over why not enjoy the Illuminating York festival which is located around Clifford’s Tower. 

Price includes use of Nordic poles, head torch and high visibility vest.

Places are limited so booking is essential - Cost £3

For more information contact Fiona Barker –Active Living Officer on (01904) 553377 or fiona.barker@york.gov.uk. To download the full York Health Walk leaflet visit www.york.gov.uk and search for ‘Walking for health’.

Wild day out

On Sat 22 October, 10.30am to12.30pm, Sovereign Park Residents' Association will be hosting an event in partnership with City of York Council's Park and Open Spaces.

There will be..... 

• bulb planting
• willow weaving
• juggling
• badge making
• a worm charming contest
• bow and arrow making
• kite making
• bird feeders
• paint a rock
• build a nest box

For more information contact Clair Merrifield 07769 963127 or clair.merrifield@york.gov.uk

Get into golf

If you’ve ever fancied having a go at golf but don’t know where to get started these five coaching lessons for beginners are ideal for you.

Heworth Golf club are offering five one hour coaching lessons for £20 to beginners.  You’ll be given expert tuition in groups of 8 from the club professional.  All your equipment will be provided for you as part of the 5 week course.

 For further information or to book a place contact Will Saville Sports Participation Officer, City of York Council.  Will.saville@york.gov.uk 07786 701248

Never felt so good

Mon 31 Oct to Mon 28 Nov, 7pm to 9pm at York High School

This course will explain the basics of felt making and give you something wonderful to take home!

To book visit www.yortime.org.uk or call 01904 552806

Cost £55, consessions available