What’s on: “Bike Belles” launch autumn programme

York Council completes 2015 street light upgrade programme

The Council has completed this years programme of street light upgrades.

The new LED lighting units are expected to use less electricity and be more reliable.

They will also contribute towards reducing the City’s “carbon footprint”

In total 6017 units have been upgraded during the summer at a cost of nearly £1.5 million.

The Council has not yet announced whether it will go ahead with its threat to “dim” street lights after midnight.

Although the Council claimed that a “dimming” trial had not produced any complaints from the four streets on which it was tried, concerns about security late at night mean that any extension could raise concerns.

In the Westfield ward the following streets have seen upgraded. A complete list of works undertaken across the City can be found by clicking here

(NB Not all units were necessarily changed in each street)

Morrisons in Acomb applies to sell alcohol until midnight each day

Morrison’s supermarket in Acomb has applied to open from 7:00pm until midnight each day.

The license application to the City of York Council also means that alcohol sales would be available for the same period.

A similar application has been submitted for Morrison’s Foss Islands store.

There have been sporadic problems with anti social behaviour at night in the Front Street area and the car park has been a magnet for some trouble makers. The store is also located quite close to residential properties so there is bound to be anxiety about the impact of the proposal.

Representations to the application must be made in writing to City of York, Licensing Services, Hazel Court EcoDepot, James Street, York. Y010 3DS. Representations must be received within a 28 day period beginning the first day after the application is made. Residents have until 20^th November to raise any objections with the Council Email: licensing.unit@york.gov.uk Tel 552512

The store currently opens between 8:00am and 9:00pm each day except Sunday when the hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm

A similar application for extended hours was recently submitted by the Lidl store on Thanet Road.

What’s on: Merchant Adventurer’s by candlelight

Date: Thur 29 and Fri 30 Oct
Time: 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall’s popular candlelit tours return for this year’s Illuminating York.

This unique experience includes a fully guided tour by a costumed guide and provides the opportunity to experience this stunning building as it was lit centuries ago.

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour with tours at 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm.

Tour groups will be limited to 20 people and we do ask that appropriate footwear is worn as the Hall’s floors are uneven.

Tickets: £8 (no concessions), £4 Children.
Pre-booking is advised on 01904 654818.

What’s on: Frances Brody new book launch

Thur 29 Oct: 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Frances Brody, author of the highly-praised Yorkshire-based Kate Shackleton Mystery series set in the 1920s, introduces book number seven: A Death in the Dales.Published in paperback original by Piatkus, on October 1st 2015, price £8.99

Author of short stories, historical novels, plays for theatre and scripts for radio and television Frances will talk about filling her life with crime, and will happily answer questions.

This is a free event but booking is essential, to do so please go to http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/frances-brody-author-a-death-in-the-dales-tickets-18375453476?aff=es2 or contact York Explore Library on 01904 55282 or speak to a member of staff.
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What’s on: Winnie’s Amazing Pumpkin

29 Oct: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Join Explore York Libraries and Mud Pie Arts Theatre Company as we introduce that popular book character Winnie the Witch for some spellbinding mayhem!Help her out of trouble when the vegetable patch gets out of hand. Expect storytelling, music and you must all be prepared to join in with the magic making!Fancy dress optional!

Suitable for 3 – 8 year olds. A parent or carer must stay at this session.

To book a place for this session contact any Explore York Library, pop into speak to a member of staff, email york@exploreyork.org.uk, or ring 01904 552828