What’s on in York: Make your own Easter Goodies @ York Minster

Apr _4MinsterYork Minster’s Chapter House :

Wed 4 Apr :

10.00am – 3.00pm :

£2.50

Celebrate new life this Easter by making chocolate ‘bird nest’ cakes, with mini eggs, and decorate an Easter egg biscuit to take home in your own personalised gift box.

Please let Minster staff know of any allergies before taking part in these activities.

Suitable for 4+ years (accompanied by an adult).

£2.50 per participant, standard admission charges apply*

*Admission ticket lasts for 12 months. Family 12-month ticket from £10 (valid for up to 4 children visiting the Minster with 1 adult). FREE admission to Minster for York residents with York card.

What’s on in York: York Easter Family Festival from tomorrow (Thursday)

Mar _29EasterCitywide : Thu 29 Mar – Mon 2 Apr :

10.00am – 5.00pm  :

Free

Don’t miss the brand new Easter Panto ‘The Hunt for the Magical Chocolatey Chick’ organised by Little Vikings. York’s Chocolate Festival returns as part of the celebrations with a chocolate market, demonstration marquee plus the Food Factory where you can become a food producer yourself. There’s also a carousel, petting farm and further sweet treats available at the Shambles Food Court. Fun and entertainment guaranteed!

Explore York’s historic streets to discover the hidden Easter Bunnies. Find the letters at each bunny location on the map, complete the form for a chance to win a family trip for four to Disneyland Paris!  If you find all 26 bunny posters you can collect a chocolate prize from the Visit York information centre – a map of the bunny search can be collected there too.

For more information click here.

Big family friendly cycling event tomorrow (Sunday) in York

Travel together

Cyclists and budding-cyclists of all ages and abilities are being invited to the launch of a new initiative to encourage people to cycle together this weekend (Sunday 25 March)

The Travel Together initiative – run in partnership by City of York Council’s iTravel scheme, York Sport and local cycling organisation, Get Cycling – aims to encourage people to cycle in family and friendship groups, particularly children, older people and people with disabilities or those recovering from injuries or illness.

A launch event will be held at York Sports Cycle Village between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday. Regular rides – all free of charge – will be held at the venue’s cycle circuit each Sunday from 15 April until October.

People will be able to try an array of bikes for adults, juniors and cycles to suit any disability or requirement, as well as using the cycle circuit.

The circuit will be open to family groups between 1-2pm, with an inclusive session – particularly for individuals and family/friendship groups with a rider requiring a specialist bike – between 2 and 4pm. British Cycling will then be hosting an inclusive para-racing session for experienced riders with disabilities from 3-4pm, which will include the opportunity for riders to try fast race bikes.

Councillor Nigel Ayre, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said: “The Travel Together programme is a fantastic way to encourage people of all ages and abilities to cycle together, for fun, in a safe, purpose-built environment. It’s a great opportunity for families to get out and get some exercise on a Sunday afternoon, with specialist bikes available to support older members or those with disabilities. And all free of charge!”

For further information email events@getcycling.org.uk

What’s on in York: Hoglets Theatre presents The Sleep Pirates

Sleep Pirates

Acomb Explore Library

: Mon 26 Mar :

10.00am – 10.30am :

£2

 What happens when you can’t sleep? On his first night in a new house, a young boy called Bear faces his fears, heads through his creepy cupboard door and discovers an incredible adventure on the other side.

Brought to life through larger-than-life characters, action, song and immersive storytelling, The Sleep Pirates is an imagination-firing treat for babies, toddlers and infants.

The Sleep Pirates is touring Explore Libraries across York from 26th March to 3rd April.

Tickets can be purchased from any Explore York Library.for contact details please visit our website.

Also at

Haxby at Wiggington Recreation Hall : Wed 28 Mar  : 2.30pm – 3.00pm : £2

Clifton Explore Library : Thu 29 Mar : 10.30 – 11.00am : £2

York Explore Library : Thu 29 Mar 2.00pm – 2.30pm : £2

Tang Hall Explore Library : Tue 3 Apr 10.30am – 11.00am : £2

Get from the sofa to the saddle with this latest course

 

City of York Council is inviting residents looking to get back in the saddle to its latest course.

Following the success of its Walk 2 Jog course, the council’s YorWellbeing service is launching the Sofa to Saddle course, a new eight week course to get residents back into cycling again and gaining the confidence they need to cycle independently.

It will be starting on Thursday 5 April at 6.30pm at York Sport. The first two sessions will be based at the track to build confidence and to allow people get to know their bike again and feel comfortable.

Councillor Nigel Ayre, executive member for leisure, culture and tourism said: “Following the success of our Walk2Jog courses it’s great to see a new course launched to get people cycling.

“Cycling can be a great way to get out and enjoy York’s amazing scenery as well as help people to get their recommended 30 minutes of physical activity a day. This course looks to build confidence among people and by the end will hopefully see them confidently cycling around York.”

The course will cost £20, participants will receive a free t-shirt at the end and are advised to bring their own bike.

Places are limited, for more information to book a place contact the YorWellbeing team on 01904 553377 or email yorwellbeing@york.gov.uk .