Fashion show today

Students from Dressmaking and Pattern Cutting courses run by the council’s York Learning team will take to the catwalk for the first time to model their creations on 9 June at Heworth Cricket club.

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The event, which has already sold out, will be hosted by Stuart Hillard, a contestant from the popular TV programme, The Great British Sewing Bee.

The fashion show has been organised by tutor Kate Unsworth, an experienced bridal wear designer and who has been sharing her creative flair with York students for the last four years.

The show is the ‘Grande Finale’ following the end of the courses and gives about 30 learners the chance to display the wonderful work they have produced during the year.

It will start with an entertaining talk from Stuart, followed by the fashion show of various clothing garments including ladies’ tailored and informal wear and items of children’s clothing.

Norah, a student of Kate’s Tuesday morning class, said: “As always, my tutor Kate has been extremely informative, patient and knowledgeable. She’s helped me so much.”

In addition to her regular 10 week courses at Heworth Cricket club, Kate will be running a 25 week, Level 2, Garment Construction course at the venue during the autumn, as well as a number of sewing based and pattern cutting one day workshops at Huntington School.

For more information about the dressmaking courses running in September email Claire Douglas, Curriculum Manager at City of York Council at claire.douglas@york.gov.uk or call 01904 552806

Essential resurfacing – School Lane, Copmanthorpe

City of York Council will be carrying out essential resurfacing works on School Lane, Copmanthorpe from 15 June.

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The work is expected to take one week, finishing on Friday 19 June. Work will take place between 8am and 5.30pm.

In order to carry out these works safely, a temporary road closure of School Lane will be in place. Residents are advised there will be no access or egress for vehicles during working hours except in emergencies. There will be no on-street parking during these times. Residents who require vehicular access are asked to inform operatives onsite to ensure safety. Vehicular access will only be allowed if it is safe to do so. Pedestrian access will be available at all times.

As with any construction work, there is likely to be a certain amount of disruption. Residents are assured that everything reasonably possible will be done to keep this to a minimum, however motorists should expect some delays and plan their journey accordingly.

The contractor carrying out the work will be responsible for safety.