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

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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.

Job and training opportunities at the March York Jobs Fair

Looking for work? Want an apprenticeship? Need to change job? York’s next job fair on Thursday 23 March is the ideal chance for doing all that and more.

To be held at the York Railway Institute on Queens Street, from 10am-3pm, the event is funded by City of York Council and organised by York Learning in partnership with Job Centre Plus.

The free event brings employers, employment support agencies, education and training providers together to offer local people job opportunities, information and advice.

At last years fair over 800 people attended and there were 370 live jobs on offer. At this one, around 70 organisations and training providers are expected under one roof and will include:

  • Hiscox
  • Marks and Spencer
  • The Grand Hotel & Spa
  • Nestle
  • NHS York Teaching Hospital

The fair is aimed at those looking for employment, considering a change of job or career and those who would like to develop new skills and gain new qualifications.

All employers have current and future vacancies within their organisations. A selection of training providers will be offering apprenticeships and work based training. There will also be other support agencies offering careers advice and training opportunities.
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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