Nordic Walking is ordinary walking but so much more – 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 course dates
Monday 5th September to 3rd October (excluding 12th September) 10.00am – 11.00am at Poppleton Centre

Tuesday 6th –27th September 10.00am – 11.00am at Rawcliffe Country Park.

Tuesday 6th, 13th September and Thursday 8th and 15th September 1.00pm – 2.00pm at Strensall Village Hall.

Dunnington Course from Dunnington Sports and Social Club planned for October start – dates TBC

Courses costs £20.00 for the four sessions this includes equipment.
Nordic walking is suitable for most fitness levels and abilities. Suitable from 18 yrs and upwards. To register your interest and reserve a place contact either Catriona Sudlow or Fiona Barker on 01904 553440 or e-mail fiona.barker@york.gov.uk/ catriona.Sudlow@york.gov.uk

City of York Council and Badminton England have come together to launch Brunch Badminton for people over 50 in York. This is a sport which you can play for fun and for fitness, so it’s an ideal choice for older people.

The sessions will take place every Tuesday from 10am to 11am at York Railway Institute, Gymnasium, Queen Street. A coach will be on hand throughout to give tips and advice to improve the game of those taking part.

The sessions will cost £3.50 per person and places will be limited to 12 each week so to book or for further information please contact David Dewey on 07901 005316 or daviddewey@badmintonengland.co.uk

Stand-up comic Nick Helm has got something to laugh about after one of his gags was named the best joke of the Edinburgh Fringe. He won for the joke: “I needed a password eight characters long so I picked Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.”

A1 Tornado – An Extraordinary Ambition, Thursday 1 September
To construct a brand new Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific. Critics said it could never be done but after 19 years of co-operation, and sheer hard work, the ‘Tornado’ was built. Alexa Stott from the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust will give an inspiring talk on the locomotive and project.
Explore York, Thursday 1 September at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £4 with a YorkCard or £5 without. For further information or for tickets call (01904) 552828 or exploreyork@york.gov.uk

An evening with Peter Robinson – Tuesday 6 September
Join us for a night of crime with bestselling author Peter Robinson. Peter joins us to chat about his latest novel set in the Yorkshire Dales, ‘Before the Poison’. Peter is the author of the crime series featuring Inspector Alan Banks.

Explore York, Tuesday 6 September at 7pm. Tickets are priced £7.50 with a YorkCard or £9 without. For further information or for tickets call (01904) 552828 or exploreyork@york.gov.uk