Pack a punch!

Boxing Taster Sessions

As part of International Women's Week, come along to one of our free boxing taster sessions to discover what inspired Nicola Adams to win gold at the London Olympics.

Explore York – Mon 4 Mar

11am to 1pm (Four 30 minute sessions)

Explore Acomb – Tuesday 5 March

10am to 12noon (Four 30 minute sessions)

No need to book, just call in!  For more information phone 01904 552651 or email: acomb.library@york.gov.uk

Let's hear it for the girls

Sun 3 Mar, 1pm to 2pm at Explore York Library Learning Centre

Discover who were the Women’s Land Army; what they did; and how their contribution to the war effort is recognised. Naomi will use archives and objects from the Yorkshire Museum, one of the largest WLA collections in the country, through an interactive session to explore and answer these questions.

To book a free place contact Explore York on 01904 552828 or exploreyork@york.gov.uk or book online through the Inspire website: www.feelinginspired.co.uk

Sympony for Spring

Listen to the chamber secrets

Loose women

Tue 5 Mar 12.30pm to 2pm at Explore York

Join some of York’s top women as they discuss current events in a Q&A session: Lesley Booth MBE, is head of York University’s Centre for Lifelong Learning, Sharon Whittington is Chaplain at York’s St. Leonard’s Hospice, Sonja Crisp has served as Labour Councillor for Holgate Ward since 2007 and is the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture & Tourism and Julie Gunnell has been Labour Councillor for Micklegate Ward since 2007 and will be the new Lord Mayor in May 2013

Tickets are free with 10% off the café for that lunchtime, contact Explore York on 01904 552828 or email: exploreyork@york.gov.uk  to book your place.

Super circuits

Every Thursday starting 7 March at York Railway Institute, Main Sports Hall, 22 Queen Street, York

Come along and join Nikki for some circuits training. This involves several stations around the hall with different exercises, some resistance and some aerobic. You only spend a short time at each station so it’s varied and works all muscle groups.

Class suitable for most fitness levels as there are always lower and higher intensity options available.

Cost: £3.50 per session or £24 for 8 week course

To reserve your place or for further information please contact Fiona Barker on 01904 553377 or email: Fiona.barker@york.gov.uk  

Writing your story

Thu 7 Mar 2.30pm to 4pm at Dringhouses Library

Interested in getting into writing? An experienced writer but stuck for ideas? This friendly workshop led by published poet and novelist, Pauline Kirk (PJ Quinn) will help you develop your ‘story’, whether your own or family history.

Poets and prose writers, both newcomers and established, everyone will be welcome.

Contact Dringhouses Library to book and for further information 01904 552674 or email: dringhouses.library@york.gov.uk