Plans to create a new library in Haxby and Wigginton move a step closer

Plans to create a new library for Haxby and Wigginton have taken a step further after an agreement has been reached over the lease for Haxby and Wigginton Scout Headquarters – the preferred venue for the new facility.

Haxby Town Council last night (12 November) agreed to lease the land on which the scout headquarters sits to 2nd Haxby and Wigginton Scout Group on a long term basis.

The decision means that the council can now formally consider plans to invest in and refurbish the scout headquarters, providing a high quality library facility for local residents, while updating the current facilities for existing user groups.

The old library was closed in July 2016 on the grounds of public safety and the building has now been demolished.
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York Apprenticeship Graduation and Awards Ceremony: final call to graduate

Apprentices from across York will be graduating at the eighth York Apprenticeship Graduation and Awards Ceremony on 27 November 2018) co-ordinated by City of York Council’s Skills Team.

The event will celebrate the achievements of young people and adults who have successfully completed their apprenticeship qualification and training. They will all receive a certificate presented by The York Guilds.

A total of 23 young people, adults and employers are also in the running for the 2018 York Apprenticeship Awards, which will be presented on the same night at the Grand Opera House.

A panel of independent judges have whittled down the shortlist for five categories:

  • Apprentice of the Year Under 25 (Small Employer).
  • Apprentice of the Year Under 25 (Large Employer).
  • Apprentice of the Year Over 25.
  • Assessor of the Year
  • Employer of the Year

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What’s on in York: Singing for Health and Wellbeing

Nov _15Sing

York Explore Library 

Thu 15 Nov :

1.00pm – 3.00pm :

Free

A fun and uplifting singing session open to all.

Come along and join in singing a range of songs in a group which will help relieve stress and improve your feeling of wellbeing.

Free, but please book a place.

This event will take place in The Marriott Room.

For more information please call the library on (01904) 552828 or york@exploreyork.org.uk