What’s on in York: Big City Read Walk – York Cemetery History and Gothic Monuments

Oct _27Walk

York Cemetery Chapel :

Sat 27 & Sun 28 Oct :

1.45pm – 4.00pm :

£3

Explore the history of this fascinating garden of death with a 90 minute guided walk discovering interesting monuments and people, followed by tea and biscuits.

Meet at the Cemetery Chapel at 1:45pm for kitting up with the audio receivers as the walk will start at 2pm. Stout footwear is recommended. The majority of the walk is wheelchair accessible, although there are some uneven footpaths. A short section of the walk will include the catacombs with steps but the audio receivers will enable people to hear the description if they are not able to use the steps.

Please bring assistance dogs only.

There is limited parking in the cemetery. For more information about our guided walks check out our website.

Please make a donation of £3 per adult and £1 per child after the walk.

No need to book, just arrive by 1:45pm

 

What’s on in York: Right Here Write Now : Fiction just got funnier

Oct _26Right Here

Friargate Theatre :

Fri 26 Oct :

7.30pm – 10.00pm :

£5

York’s regular comedy improv night returns and this time we’re lost in a good book.

There’s no script, no safety net, and a lot of laughs as our intrepid actors skip the page and take to the stage, making it all up on the spot.

You come with the ideas and our merry band of improvisers instantly turn them into chaotic comedy to kickstart everyone’s weekend. It’s funny, it’s foolish and it’s fit for family audiences.

Join us for music, mayhem and muppetry in an unforgettable and absolutely unrepeatable evening of joy-filled nonsense… it wouldn’t be the same without you!

“Fast, funny, unpredictable and chaotic.
…should be added to every comedy fan’s calendar” (York Mix)

Aimed at adult audience though no age limit (recommended 11+)

Box Office: 01904 613000

What’s on in York: Finding the Words with poets Sarah L Dixon, Ian Harrow and Tristan Moss

Oct _25Find The Words

York Explore Library :

Thu 25 Oct :

6.45pm – 7.45pm :

£3 (or £2 with a York Card)

Finding the Words is a regular poetry evening every month at York Explore Library. Each evening brings together three poets and we aim to include both published writers and those working towards a collection. We’ll have a bar available and readings last around an hour. The evening is also a chance to share and chat, so please feel free to bring any news or information about poetry local, regional or national.

Sarah L Dixon lived in Chorlton for 12 years. She moved in May 2017 and is currently based in Linthwaite, Huddersfield and tours as The Quiet Compere. Sarah has most recently been published in Confluence, The Interpreter’s House, The Lake, Obsessed with Pipework, Troubadour and Curlew. She had a poem published on a beer-mat and her pamphlet, The sky is cracked was released by the same press in November 2017 (Half Moon).

Sarah’s inspiration comes from many places, including pubs and music, being by and in water and adventures with her seven-year-old, Frank. She is still attempting to write better poetry than Frank did aged 4! Frank’s line, aged 4, was “Is your heart in a cage so it doesn’t fly away?”

Ian Harrow: b.1945 Bamburgh, Northumberland. Five collections, most recent, Finishing Lines (Rack Press 2018) and Words Take Me (Lapwing 2013). Formerly Head of the School of Art, University of Central Lancashire. Lives in York.
Widely published in journals and magazines, including Stand, London Magazine, Spectator, Times Literary Supplement, New Walk.

Tristan Moss lives in York with his partner and two young children. He has had poems published in a number of online and paper journals. Most recently his poems have appeared in The Poetry Shed, Snakeskin, Amaryllis, Open Mouse, and Picaroon Poetry. In 2012 he had a short pamphlet published entitled ‘Disclaimer, by Lapwing Publications.

Sarah L Dixon @QuietCompereMcr
Tristan Moss @TristannMoss

This event will take place in the Marriott Room and cost £3 (or £2 with a York Card)

To book a ticket please click here.

What’s on in York: A story evening | daCunha

Oct _23Story

York Explore Library :

Tue 23 Oct :

6.30pm – 7.45pm :

Free

daCunha is excited to share a live version of their ‘Campfire with Friends’ experience, where you and a small group of your friends enjoy professionally acted versions of our exclusive stories. This is a chance to immerse yourself in storyful performances by nationally recognised York actors Thomas Frere and Kate Hampson.

daCunha publishes an evergreen collection of beautifully crafted fiction and creative nonfiction. Our small, international team of editors curate and edit with care to create an immersive experience. Don’t miss your chance to try daCunha for free during York Library’s Big City Read event.

To book tickets please click here.

What’s on in York: Moving on with Family History

Oct _20Family

York Explore Library

Sat 20 Oct :

1.00pm – 4.00pm :

£25

Have you been researching your family history online, but reached the end of the road?

Or maybe you’ve got lots of basic information about your ancestors but are looking to put some flesh on the bones?

Then this is the course for you.

Join Explore’s Archivist (Access and Engagement), Laura Yeoman, for this hands-on workshop looking at some of the sources that might take you further in your research.

To book tickets please click here.

What’s on in York: Dancing Through Storytime

Oct _20Dancing

York Explore Library :

Sat 20 Oct :

10.00am – 4.00pm :

Free

Dancing Through Storytime Created by Campbell Edinborough

Dancing Through Storytime is an interactive performance for families, integrating dance, movement and storytelling.  During the 15 minute performance children aged 4-8 and their grown ups will hunt for sea creatures, get lost in a forest and float into space.  It’s a show for everyone who has ever wanted to jump into their storybook.

This is a free event which will last for 15 minutes. !5 minute slots are available to book throughout the day please call 01904 552828 to book or book in person at your local library.

What’s on in York: Caring for old photographs

Oct _20Caring

York Explore Library :

Sat 20 Oct :

9.30am – 11.30am :

£18

Do you have family photographs, negatives or slides hidden away in your home?

Are you concerned about their condition, or unsure what to do with them? Join Explore’s Archivist (Access and Engagement), Laura Yeoman, to learn more about what causes photographic materials to deteriorate over time, and the best ways to care for them at home.

To book tickets please click here.

What’s on in York: “Surprise ending”” a play on at Foxwood Community Centre tomorrow

Foxwood Community Centre, Bellhouse Way

Thurs 18th Oct :

2.00pm – 3.00pm :

£2.50

Surprise Ending is our Big City Read Play written for us by Bridget Foreman and performed by Riding Lights Theatre Company. This is the very first performance.

Come along and find out how Eric stops his world shrinking as Smidge’s expands in this light-hearted show which will make you think about reading in a completely different way.

To book tickets please click here.

What’s on in York: Researching your WWI Ancestors

York Explore Library : Tue 16 Oct :

3.00pm – 4.30pm : Free

Acomb Explore Library : Thu 18 Oct :

2.00pm – 3.30pm : Free

Oct _16Research - YortimeHave you always wanted to research your First World War ancestors but are unsure where to start?

Join our Archivist Laura Yeoman as she talks you through some of the sources you can use, both onsite at Tang Hall Explore and online.Following the talk there will also be an opportunity to get your questions answered.

Free, but booking essential through any Explore Library or by telephone or follow the links below for each library.

York Explore

Acomb Explore