The skateboard sessions at the Foxwood Community centre got off to a good start yesterday. Present to help out were local Councillors Sheena Jackson and Stephen Fenton.
The next session is scheduled to take place on Monday starting at 2:00pm
What’s on in York: Keeping your family archives
York Explore Library
Sat 28 Jul
10.30am – 12.30pm
£40
Do you have family papers and photographs hidden away in your loft or cupboards and are unsure what to do with them?
Join Laura Yeoman, Explore’s Archivist (Access and Engagement) for this hands-on introductory session about how best to care for your archives at home. Find out where and how to store them, how to package them and the best course of action in emergencies.
This session includes a free take-home pack of archival-quality materials to get you started. There will also be time towards the end of the session to get your burning questions answered!
To book tickets please click here.
What’s on in York: Finding the Words with poets Deborah Alma, Nancy Campbell, Robert Powell and Regina Weinert
York Explore Library :
Thu 26 Jul :
6.45pm – 8.00pm :
£3 (or £2 with a York Card)
Finding the Words is a regular poetry evening every month at York Explore Library. Each evening brings together three poets and we aim to include both published writers and those working towards a collection. We’ll have a bar available and readings last around an hour. The evening is also a chance to share and chat, so please feel free to bring any news or information about poetry local, regional or national.
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What’s on in York: Street market in Acomb on Saturday cancelled
What’s on in York: Introduction to Local History
York Explore Library
Sat 28 Jul
2.00pm – 4.00pm
£30
Are you interested in finding out about the history of your local area, but unsure as to where to start? Join Explore’s Archivist (Access and Engagement), Laura Yeoman, in this hands-on introductory session.
The session will cover commonly-used materials including maps, trade directories, photographs and archival documents. There will be an opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with the archives, and to get your burning questions answered!
To book tickets please click here.