What’s on in York: The Ebor Singers – Mystery and Miracle tomorrow (Sat) at York Minster

  • 22 Oct 16
Start: 19:30
Tickets from £5
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Programme:

JOHN TAVERNER: Mass and motet O Wilhelme

ANON: 15th century York Mass

BRYARS | ROWARTH | MOORE

Following on from the 2016 Minster Mystery Plays, The Ebor Singers explore medieval York, a centre of culture and learning, tracing a path through three centuries of the city’s history. We move from music for the 14th century cycle of Mystery Plays, through to a late 15th century mass that was almost lost during the Reformation when the manuscript was used for binding legers in York Minster, and  a 16th century mass by John Taverner honouring St William of York. Works by Gavin Bryars, Ben Rowarth and Philip Moore provide contemporary reflections on York’s history.

York Community Stadium – another twist

York stadium-AerialThere will be a Judicial Review into the Council’s decision to grant planning permission for significant changes to the Community Stadium complex at Huntington.

The application for the Review was made by a cinema group who claimed that the planning process had not been fully implemented when revised plans were approved in June

The decision to hold a Review will add at least 6 months to the development timetable. If the Courts find that the Council did not follow proper processes in the lead up to the June meeting, then the planning application will have to be considered again. While there is no reason to suppose that the final decision would be any different, the complexities of the project mean that further legal challenges could not be ruled out.

Indeed the project may become mired in the Courts for years as appeals are considered.

The present stadium design links it to the other commercial and leisure uses so it is not possible to simply get on with the stadium build in isolation.

By now the Council should have got the message that it has overextended itself and a much simpler stadium needs to be substituted. There is still S106 funding available to provide a modest but adequate football/rugby ground.

Any “Plan B” might mean that some features of the overall project – such as the new swimming pool – would have to be jettisoned.

But at least tangible progress would be possible.  In the meantime both the Rugby and Football clubs are suffering as a result of the off field indecision

What’s on in York: Illuminating York Minster, 26th – 29th October

 

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Illuminating York is back and set to be more innovative than ever in 2016.  Jason Bruges Studio are creating a choreographed light work for York Minster.

This ticketed event offers festival-goers a unique opportunity to experience and explore York Minster by night in an entirely new way.

Jason Bruges Studio are internationally renowned for producing innovative installations, interventions and ground breaking works including the dynamic illumination of The Shard (London) for New Year’s Eve countdown in 2014.

For York Minster they are creating an immersive experience – working as ‘light masons’ they will orchestrate moving beams of light to create new shapes and spaces within the cavernous nave of the Minster.

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Adult:£8
Child: £3.50
Family (2 adults 2 children): £20 (saving £3 on the late ticket price)

Groups of 30+ get a free adult ticket for every ten adults.

 

Creative Constructs: Crafting a Story in a Session

York Explore Library :

Wed 19 & Thu 27 Oct :

10.00am – 12.00pm :

Free but tickets required

Oct 19&27_Creative Constructs

Do your story ideas dissipate?

Do you find the pinning down of detail frustratingly tricky?

Is your structure shaky?

Join Lizzi Linklater to explore story crafting; be prepared to write!

For more information click here.

Boccia Tournament set for Energise on 1st October

Helping to tackle dementia, depression and loneliness through sport tournament

bocciaCity of York Council in partnership with Sporting Memories is hosting a Boccia Tournament for anyone over the age of 50 on 1 October to coincide with Older People’s Day at Energise Leisure Centre.

This tournament is a great way to get active and for people to share their Sporting Memories at the same time. We hope this will help to reignite connections between generations to combat the effects of dementia, depression and loneliness.

Sporting Memories will also be on hand throughout the day to record people’s favourite sporting memories with the aim of engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories helps people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings.

Boccia sees teams of up to three players throw leather balls, coloured red or blue, as close as they can to a white target ball, or jack. The tournament will take place on Saturday 1 October from 11am-2pm at Energise Leisure Centre. Entry is £3 per a person with £1 being donated to Sporting Memories. To register individually or as a team of three contact the council’s Yorwellbeing service on 01904 551431 or email hannah.higinson@york.gov.uk

For more information about sports and physical activities for people aged over 50 visit www.york.gov.uk/engage

New fitness sessions for those aged 50+ launched in York

City of York Council is encouraging people aged 50 and above to try a new fitness session as part of the Eng-age 50+ games which start on 24 September.

walking-football-engage-day-2015Interested residents will be able to experience a wide range of sports from cardio tennis to Nordic Walking.

There is a sport or activity to cater for all tastes in the Eng-age 50+ Festival programme with gliding, indoor bowls and walking football among many of those on offer.

The festival is a great opportunity for people to come along, try something new and be active in a fun and engaging way.

The games present a convenient and low cost opportunity for residents to try a number of different sports and activities. Now in its fifth year, the 50+ Games offers 33 different sessions where individuals can participate in all activities without the need for a friend or partner to come along too, making it a great way to meet new people.

The Eng-age 50+ games are presented in partnership with the council’s YorWellbeing Service alongside the city’s voluntary and community sports sector.

For more information contact the YorWellbeing team on 01904 553377. To view the programme of events visit www.yorkassembly.org.uk/festival

York’s Little Festival of Live Music

The Music Marquee (Parliament Street) :
Fri 23 Sep – Thu 1 Oct : 5.00pm – 9.00pm :
Free

Sep 23_Festival Of MusicYork’s Little Festival of Live Music is delighted to announce that they’ll be hosting over 24 hours of musical entertainment at this year’s York Food and Drink Festival from 23 September – 1 October.

This year’s line-up sees bands and musicians from all over the country take to the stage including: Leeds College of Music student Ingrid Schwarts, Newcastle acoustic-folk performer Savannah Betts, Manchester’s own Dave Gorman, West Yorkshire’s orchestral folk-pop band Dear Friends, Yorkshire Coast sensation Gracie Falls and five-piece folk extravaganza Ramble

Gamble from North Lincolnshire. Other acts who will be performing include acoustic-folk musician David Ward Maclean, Dan Webster, Duncan Macfarlane Band, popular York group The Blueprints, Americana folk combo King Courgette, country duo Mulholland, Leather’o, eight-piece theatrical band Vesper Walk, Everlate, These & the Other Guy, Flora Greysteel, The Bronze, Kitty VR, Jess Gardham, Laura Kindelan, Ava Rose and Charlie Daykin from Barcode Zebra, The YORKshire Puddingz, Kymberley Kennedy, York renowned performer Boss Caine and the veterans of the festival the Surf Sluts who are returning yet again due to popular demand.

Entry into the festival is free!

For more information visit: www.yorkfoodfestival.com, follow them on Facebook: or email the team.

Charges likely for fishing at Chapman’s Pond

Charges are to be introduced for people wishing to fish at Chapman’s pond on Moor Lane.
Chapmans pond children fishing 1971

Chapman’s Pond 1971

The charges will be levied when the lease of the site, to the Friends of Chapman’s pond, is concluded later in the year.

The charges are expected to be £3 per day or £15 per year for adults, £1 a day or £5 a year for 13 – 16 years olds and free for under 12s. This level of charging is comparable with the nearby Railway Pond. Fishing has previously been free at the site.

Last year the pond had to be closed to anglers following an outbreak of disease in the fishing stock. At the suggestion of the Environment Agency, and with the support of the anglers, the Council closed the pond during this year’s spawning period resulting in a huge reduction in the number of fish deaths compared to last year

An anglers group is expected to appoint volunteer bailiffs to police fishing at the pond.

The move is also expected to address anti-social behaviour problems at the pond although it is not yet clear whether the boundary will be secured.

Chapman’s Pond is a 2.6 ha site off Moor Lane in Dringhouses. The pond itself covers roughly a third of the site with other habitats including woodland and meadow. It is currently managed by the Council with the assistance of the Friends of Chapman’s Pond.

The Friends are a long running group and have over the years carried out practical maintenance tasks and conservation enhancements. They have also assisted with fund raising, in particular for the circular path in 2011/12 and, for the last three years, in partnership with Love to Eat Café, a summer fair has taken place on site.

The area will be leased to the Friends for a nominal fee initially for three years.

The plan is being discussed at a Council meeting taking place on 23rd September.