What’s on in York: Try tennis free of charge at Energise
What’s on in York: DVLR annual running evening
Big sports weekend
New interpretation board unveiled in Foxwood
One of Foxwood’s oldest residents Reg Turver has unveiled a new interpretation board on Foresters Walk today.
When a boy Reg, now 97, used to help to bring the hunt horses from Clifton to Kennel (now Foxwood) Lane
The interpretation board charts the life of the kennels which were built at the beginning of the 20th century and were finally demolished in 1973.
The board was funded by the Foxwood Local History Group, a voluntary organisation which is part of the Foxwood Residents Association. Foxwood RA chair Shirley Gumley assisted Reg at the unveiling.
The Foxwood Local History Group (FLHG) secretary Sue Galloway says, “York city centre is the focus for visitors seeking to learn about York’s history, Our aim is to encourage visitors to spread their wings and discover more about the history of the surrounding area
The Foxwood Local History Group was formed 3 years ago to record 20th century history of the Foxwood area.
So far we have erected 3 interpretation boards in the area. one details the history of CHESNEY Fields. another details the life of Air Vice Marshall DICKSON. A local park has been named after him.
The latest board details the history of the former York and Ainsty Hunt kennels.
Each of these boards cost OVER £1500 . All our funding is raised locally.
We are now working on an online book to record information uncovered during our research.
If you have any memories of the area you’d like to share with us please contact us on York 794111”.
The FLHG meets on an informal basis at Foxwood CC and more details can be found on our Facebook page Foxwoodlocalhistorygp
What’s on in York: Woodthorpe Fun Day on Sunday
What’s on in York: ADAM arts festival at Acomb Explore Library on Saturday
What’s on in York: Knights rugby in west York during school holidays
What’s on in York: The Sixteen at York Minster on Tuesday
- Tuesday 9th July 2019
- 7:30 pm
- York Minster
In the Nave of York Minster
West doors open 7:00pm (please be seated by 7:20pm).
7.30pm – 9:15pm (with 20 minute interval)
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers conductor
Programme:
Plainsong Salve Regina
Tavener Hymn to the Mother of God
Sheppard ‘Gloria’ from Cantate Mass
Eric Whitacre Sainte-Chapelle
Wylkynson Salve Regina a9
Fayrfax Aeternae laudis lilium
Gabriel Jackson Ave Maria
Tavener Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God
James MacMillan O virgo prudentissima (new commission)
Sheppard ‘Agnus Dei’ from Cantate Mass
The Sixteen’s 2019 Choral Pilgrimage brings together music past and present, highlighting the group’s musical journey over the 40 years since it was founded. Their continuing close relationship with Sir James MacMillan is represented by a new commission, O virgo prudentissima, here contrasted with music by Fayrfax (which appeared on The Sixteen’s very first recording) and complemented by music by Wylkynson and Sheppard. These superb examples of English polyphony are juxtaposed with stunning music by John Tavener and Eric Whitacre.
Front Nave: £30.00 | Rear Nave: £23.00 | Side aisles: £20.00 (£6.00 for those under 35)
What’s on in York: Early Music Festival continues
The UK’s largest festival of classical music written before 1750 takes the theme of Innovation as its inspiration for 2019.
Taking the festival’s usual magical mix of music and historic venues together with illustrated lectures, talks and opportunities to meet new friends, this year’s festival artists include
- Alamire directed by David Skinner (St Michael le Belfrey Church);
- The Sixteen directed by Harry Christophers (York Minster);
- Prince Harry’s wedding soprano Elin Manahan Thomas (St Lawrence Church, York);
- the acclaimed Belgian vocal ensemble Vox Luminis (Chapter House, York Minster)
- the Italian/Jewish Ensemble Lucidarium presenting a fascinating programme of music associated with the greatest innovator of all – Leonardo da Vinci
What’s on in York: “York Big Sing”
