Feeling Inspired?

Inspire is a unique programme of workshops, lectures and events in York for 2012, offering exclusive access to some of the city's most famous spaces with tuition provided by experts in their fields, from artists to photographers, bakers and historians.

Your free time is precious, so we think you should spend it having fun. Whether you fancy wine tasting in a spectacular venue, photographing a beautiful sunset or creating beautiful
handmade crafts for your home, our Inspire Living workshops will spark your imagination.

You’ll also find author events, drop in sessions at exhibitions, and lectures that delve into the history of York’s mysteries.


Find out more by visiting www.feelinginspired.co.uk

Tee off in 2012

Adult beginners and improvers golf lessons at Heworth Golf Club

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.

There are also lessons available for improvers who want to develop their game.
Heworth Golf club are offering five coaching lessons for £20 for beginners and improvers.  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.

Dates:  Sat 11,18 and 25 Feb and 3 and 10 Mar 2012
Times: 9am to 10am Improvers, 10.30am to 11.30am Improvers and 12noon to1pm Beginners For further information or to book a place contact Will Saville or Robin Lavin, City of York Council.  Will.saville@york.gov.uk or robin.lavin@york.gov.uk  01904 553377

Poles at the ready!

Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do…. twice as effective!
Nordic Walking uses poles to in order to add two major benefits to walking

·   The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs

·   The poles help to propel the walker along – this means he/she works harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!

Nordic walking is suitable for most fitness levels and abilities. Suitable from 18 yrs and upwards.

Course 1: 29 Feb to 21 Mar, 10am to 11am at Rowntree Park

Course 2: 10 and 17 Mar (intensive course) 10am to 12.30pm at Rawcliffe County Park

Cost: £20

To register your interest and reserve a place contact Fiona Barker on 01904 553377 or e-mail fiona.barker@york.gov.uk

 

Derwent river ramble

Tues 7 Feb, 10.30am to 2.30pm approx, meet at The Swordsman Inn, The Square, Stamford Bridge.

This circular walk starts in Stamford Bridge where England beat Norway in 1066 and traces the route of the Derwent, treacherously diverted by ice 20,000 years ago.

Your walk leader Derek will no doubt share local history and wildlife information along the route. A lunch stop will be had at half way before returning back along the river Derwent.

No booking required simply turn up at the start time and venue - cost: FREE
For further information contact Fiona Barker on 01904 553377 or e-mail Fiona.barker@york.gov.uk.

For the full timetable of health walks visit www.york.gov.uk. All ages and abilities welcome, under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

Stories for all

York Festival of Storytelling celebrates the real, spoken and performed tradition of storytelling for young and old with some of the best storytellers from all over Yorkshire.  With events for tiny tots, senior citizens, signed events for the deaf, viking tales, a ghost/history tour, puppet shows, Celtic tales and so much more, there is something for everyone in the community. 

Events take place Fri 3 and Sat 4 Feb at The Friend's Meeting House, Friargate. 

For times and price details and to book tickets, please go to www.yorkstoryteller.co.uk to the festival page.

Let's get Eng-AGE'd

Eng-AGE is the City of York Council’s Physical Activity and Sport Programme for the Over 50s offering community sessions across York. These classes and activities are fun, sociable, great value for money and take place across the city every week.

This day will showcase all that Eng-AGE has to offer under one roof, with activities ranging from Tai Chi to Badminton, Zumba Gold to Pilates and more. Eng-AGE offers you a great opportunity to keep active whilst socialising and making new friends.

Come along to Energise, Cornlands Road and find the new activity for you that helps you keep fit and healthy throughout 2012!

Cost: Full day £5 (9.30am to 4pm) or half day (morning or afternoon) £3

For further information or to register your interest please contact Catriona Sudlow on 01904 553377 or by email at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk. Promotional leaflets are also available at local leisure facilities and libraries.

Beware of dragons

Join us for tales of dragons, and then try your hand at making your own dragon mask.

These sessions are for 5 to 8 year olds.  A parent or carer must stay with children at the event to help with the craft.

Both sessions take place on Thur 16 Feb 2012

For the session at Explore York: tickets available from Explore York Library Learning Centre, 10am to 11.30am Tel. 01904 552828 email exploreyork@york.gov.uk.

For the session at Tang Hall Library 2pm to 3.30pm: tickets are available from Tang Hall Library Tel. 01904 552655 email tanghall.library@york.gov.uk.

Cost: £2 per child - Places are limited so prior booking is advisable.