Askham Lane to be resurfaced

The carriageway in Askham Lane will be resurfaced next year at an estimated cost of £72,500. It is the only road in the Westfield Ward included on the provisional resurfacing programme for next year.
The footpaths in Acomb Wood Drive are on reserve list of work which may be completed if funds allow.
There is no funding allocated for continuation of the resurfacing programme in Chapelfields. It had been expected that the roads in the remainder of the estate would gradually be repaired following the start which was made in Chapelfields Road and Bramham Road.
No funding has been made available for resurfacing Vesper Drive and footpaths in the Huntsman’s Walk area also miss out.
In total the provisional budget announced for design purposes is £2.8 million. This compares to the £5.5 million approved by the former Liberal Democrat led Council for the current years budget.
The highways budget is usually increased before it is finalised in January.
Email us if you would like a copy of the complete programme which lists the work to be undertaken on 69 roads across the City.

Mystery Plays 2012 Auditions Wednesday 16th November Explore Acomb Library

It isn’t quite the Garden of Eden, but how do you fancy being Adam and Eve in the York Museum Gardens next August?

Auditions and drop in sessions start on Saturday (November 12) for the biggest outdoor theatre production York has ever seen – York Mystery Plays 2012. The main purpose of these preliminary auditions is to recruit some of the lead roles, including some of the most famous couples in history such as Mary and Joseph and Adam and Eve. But information will also be given on the many other ways people can get involved in the plays from costume making to stage management.

Liam Evans-Ford, community producer for the plays, said: “York Mystery Plays 2012 is looking for two brave souls with impeccable acting skills to play Adam and Eve. Both actors will be among the first to grace the stage each night – setting the scene for the whole production in front of 1,500 people.” “These first sessions are mainly for those wanting to take one of the main roles, but also for those interested in trying some acting in a relaxed and informal setting. People will not have to commit for all of August as we hope to get enough people to have two acting teams.” He added: “As well as casting actors we are also looking to recruit a team of enthusiastic volunteers to take part across the project from backstage to programme sellers. It’s a great chance to be a small or big part of this exciting project for York in 2012.”

The two main part audition sessions on November 12 and November 19 are now fully booked, but an extra date has been added on Saturday November 26 at Riding Lights Theatre, Lower Friargate. People wishing to book a time should book beforehand on: (01904) 715454.

Open Group auditions will also take place on the above dates from 11.30am to 1pm. These sessions are designed to be fun, with no pressure and will last no more than 90 minutes.

These will also take place on:

Monday 14th November Tang Hall Community Centre,
Fifth Avenue 7.30pm – Open Group Auditions
Wednesday 16th November Explore Acomb Library
Front Street 7.30pm: Open Group Auditions
Thursday 17th November Huntington School Studio Theatre
Huntington Road 7.30pm: Open Group Auditions

Drop in information sessions, for people wanting to find out more about getting involved in one of the many volunteer roles, such as stage management, stewarding, costume making and many more, can visit the same sites between 6pm and 9pm on the week day workshops and 10am and 6pm on the Saturday sessions. There will also be one on Tuesday 15th November at Tesco Supermarket, Clifton Moor.