What’s on in York: The Ebor Singers at York Minster

A Baroque Holy Week, by Candlelight

  • 25th Mar 2017

19:30

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Complementing the liturgical season of Lent, The Ebor Singers explore Baroque music from across Europe for Holy Week.

We travel from Italy with Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, a powerful depiction of Mary standing at the cross of Jesus; from France with Charpentier’s telling of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus in Le Reniement de St Pierre and Couperin’s Troisième Leçon de Ténèbres; and from England with Pelham Humfrey’s expressive verse anthem setting of Psalm 22, O Lord my God.

For more information, see: www.eborsingers.org

The concert takes place in the Chapter House.

Tickets £12.00 (£10 Over 65, £5 NUS, U16s free with full paying adult)

What’s on in York: Raise Awareness of Visually Impaired Tennis

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Energise Sports Centre
Sat 25 Mar
11.00am – 4.00pm
£2

This is open to everyone.

On Saturday 25th March between 11-4pm at Energise Sport Centre, there will be a chance for you to come and play Tennis with your friends and family.

This will be a great family centred fundraising and raising awareness event around what opportunities there are for Inclusive Tennis in York and also allowing you the opportunity to try out Visually Impaired Tennis.

Tickets cost £2 and all proceeds will be going towards the Regional Visually Impaired Tennis Tournament happening at David Llyods on Saturday 8th and 9th April.

If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact Hannah Higginson at hannah.higginson@york.gov.uk or on (01904) 551431.

 

What’s on in York: inclusive tennis session at Energise

Wealthy to dominate tennis again?

Residents are being invited to try their hand at tennis at an inclusive tennis day at Energise on Saturday 25 March.

This event, which has been organised by City of York Council, offers the chance for everyone who enjoys tennis and would like to sample blind tennis to do so for a small fee.

This will be a great family event which looks to raise awareness of visually impaired tennis and what opportunities there are to play inclusive tennis in York. The day will also allow people to play tennis and blind tennis. If popular it is hoped further sessions will be arranged.

The event will run between 11am and 4pm and will cost £2 per person with all funds raised going towards the regional visually impaired tennis tournament hosted in York at David Lloyds on 8 and 9 April.

Cllr Nigel Ayre, executive member for culture, leisure and tourism said: “This inclusive event looks to make tennis an accessible sport for all. As well as learning new skills and keeping fit, the day will allow participants to build friendships both on and off the court and raise awareness of opportunities to play inclusive sport in the city. This event comes ahead of York hosting the regional visually impaired tennis tournament next month. All are welcome at this event and I would encourage anyone who would like to give tennis a go to come along and take part at Energise.”

The event is open to residents of all ages and abilities and no previous experience or special equipment is required.

For more information contact please contact Hannah Higginson at hannah.higginson@york.gov.uk or on 01904 551431.

What’s on in York: St.Peter’s School Choral and Orchestral Concert at The Minster

 

  • 24 Mar 17

19:30

FREE

St Peter’s full School Choir, Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra will perform its major annual concert in the wonderful  setting of York Minster.

The programme includes Schubert’s characterful Symphony No 3 and Fauré’s delicate Pavane with vocal soloists from our Sixth Form. Fleur Booth, Upper Sixth form soprano, will be the soloist for Rutter’s Requiem.

We hope you will come and support our musicians at this lovely event. Admission is free.

What’s on in York: Israel in Egypt – Handel at York Minster

York Musical Society

  • 01st Apr 17

19.30

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YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY and SAINT MICHAEL’S SINGERS, COVENTRY

YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY ORCHESTRA

CONDUCTOR: DAVID PIPE

The story of the Israelites’ escape from servitude in Egypt will be told again when York Musical Society (YMS) is joined by the Saint Michael’s Singers from Coventry. The two choirs will join forces for a performance of Handel’s mighty oratorio, Israel in Egypt, on Saturday 1 April.

Using biblical texts from Exodus and Psalms, the 280-year-old work tells how Moses was able to lead the Israelites out of Egypt after God sent a whole series of plagues – frogs and flies and everything else – to force the Egyptians to let them go. Large choruses and thrilling music describe the chaos, including the parting of the Red Sea.

The Saint Michael’s Singers last sang with YMS in November 2014 when they together presented an outstanding Verdi’s Requiem at York Minster and Coventry Cathedral.

Soloists: Ruth Holton (soprano), Julie Cooper (soprano), Nicholas Hariades (countertenor), Nathan Vale (tenor), Richard Bannan (baritone) and Jonathan Sells (baritone)

Tickets: £20–£10 (Concessions Available, Under 12s free with full paying adult)

www.yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk

York Press reviews for YMS:

“The Dies Irae always hits the spot, but with forces unleashed by this massive choir, orchestra and the Minster acoustic, the sense of power radiating from the score was awesome.” – Verdi Requiem, November 2014

“Ensemble, dynamics and connection with David Pipe were impressively consistent and accurate; no mean feat for such a large group.” – Orff Carmina Burana, June 2016

Free cycling taster session at Energise aimed at older people

 

The council is inviting York’s older residents to saddle up and try cycling at a series of free taster sessions and courses that will help people new to cycling to build their confidence and skills.

Taster sessions will be on offer at the off-road York Sport cycle track on 23 March from 10am-12 noon and 28 March from 1-3pm.

Courses that aim to help those new to cycling to ride with confidence will be on offer across the city, taking place on:

  • · 6, 13, 20, 27 April at Energise from 3-5pm
  • · 5, 12, 19 and 26 April at York Sport cycle track from 1-3pm
  • · 6, 13, 20, 27 April at Rowntree Park from 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • · 5, 12, 19 and 26 April at Burnholme form 10.30am – 12.30pm (indoors)

Regular cycling has been proven to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and strokes. It can also help to also enhance mental wellbeing. It’s also a great way to keep weight under control and contributes to the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise for adults.

Executive member for transport and planning, Cllr Ian Gillies, said: “Cycling is a great way to stay fit and healthy as it is a low impact activity where participants can do as much or as little as they feel comfortable with. It also offers a good low cost transport method for getting in and around the city.”

To book a place on a session or course email fiona.barker@york.gov.uk or call 01904 553377. Free cycle hire is also available on a first come first served basis for people who need a bike. For more information visit www.itravelyork.info

Public meeting to discuss controversial Lowfields playing field development plans

The agenda for the next Westfield Ward committee meeting has been amended  to include an item on the proposed development of the playing field at Lowfields.

The Council’s development plan has provoked a lot of opposition in the area and a “Save Lowfields Playing Field” action group has been set up.

The meeting on 29th March will hear an update on the Councils plans which have yet to navigate various planning hurdles.

In 2007, when the Lowfields and Oaklands schools were merged to form a “York High School” the Council gave assurances that only the built footprint of the former Lowfields school would be redeveloped.

The Council reneged on that promise last summer when it published comprehensive redevelopment plans which would see 162 homes built on the site.

The new High school buildings in Cornlands Road were occupied in September 2009 but the Lowfields playing field continues to be used for sporting activities to this day.