Tool sharpening scam reported today

tool sharpeningjpgCity of York Council is warning consumers and businesses to be aware of a possible scam.

Cold callers have been offering to sharpen tools as a free trial. However, when the cold callers come back to return the tools, they then demand a substantial payment.

The council has been contacted by an organisation in York which has experienced this approach and North Yorkshire Police has also had a report from a company in Easingwold.

Councillor Nigel Ayre, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said: “Residents and companies concerned about this kind of approach should either call the Consumer Helpline on 0345 4040506 or North Yorkshire Police on 101.”

Burnholme Health & Wellbeing Campus Plans

Bunholme "hub" layout. click to enlarge

Bunholme “hub” layout. 

Members of City of York Council’s Executive will be asked to approve plans to progress the new Health and Wellbeing Campus at Burnholme at their meeting later this month (19 May).

The plans, which form an element of the Older Person’s Accommodation Programme, include:

  • a nursing and residential care home of at least 82 beds;
  • space for a relocated Explore Library Learning Centre;
  • nursery and out of school care for pre- and primary school age children;
  • meeting and activity spaces for community and voluntary sector groups and communities of interest;
  • space for rent by start-up enterprises and by small third sector organisations;
  • a wide spectrum of both formal and informal indoor sports and active leisure provision;
  • sports pitches and other outdoor activities;
  • accommodation for General Medical (GP) and community-based health services;
  • flexible training and meeting spaces for health service and lifestyle information provision;
  • complementary commercial offering e.g. pharmacy, community cafe etc; and
  • homes to rent and to buy.

Unfortunately no report has been produced updating Councillors on the future of the Lowfields site in Westfield. The site was the original location for improved facilities for older residents.
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Walk to School Week from Monday

 Over 8,000 pupils across the city are getting ready to take Walk to School week in their stride between 16 – 20 May.

walking bus 2Twenty nine primary schools in York are taking part in this year’s campaign to encourage even more children to walk, cycle or scoot to school.

 

Walk to School week enables children aged five to sixteen to take part and do at least 60 minutes of physical activity that gets their heart beating faster than usual – which they’re encouraged to do every day to help them keep fit and healthy.

Regular activity is also important for adults and it is recommended that adults make sure they’re active for just 30 minutes each day, or 150 minutes a week. Just walking their children to school and back each day will meet this target for adults.

The scheme is also targeted at families who normally take the car and encourages them to consider walking, scooting or cycling to school instead.

Residents can find out more about changing the way they travel in York at: www.itravelyork.info/

What’s on in York: Fairfax House After Dark

Fairfax House : Sat 14 & Sun 15 May : 7.30pm – 8.45pm approx :

Adult £14.00 / Friends & Members £12.00 / Child £7.00. The price includes refreshments.

May _14After DarkAs part of Museums at Night, and Illuminating York Festival, Fairfax House is opening its doors after dark for a highly unusual and illuminating candlelit performance by the mansion’s ‘original Georgian inhabitants’.

Electric lighting will be strictly taboo! You will be take through the House by Lord Fairfax and members of his household staff by candlelight and given an unvarnished insight into 18th-century life.

For more information or to discuss your requirements, please contact us on 01904 655543, email info@fairfaxhouse.co.uk, or visit our website at http://www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk/.