Good to see the Council out today cutting verges in the Foxwood area. Obviously there are a lot of very long cuttings now on paths and in gutters.
Action taken on verges
What’s on in York: York Knights come to Westfield this weekend
What’s on in York: Hoglets Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Mischief at Acomb Explore
Wednesday May 29th @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
£4
All is not well in the woods. The Fairies are at war. The battle lines are drawn so it’s time to pick a side. Who will you choose? Team Titania or Oberon’s crew?Come on down! It’s all kicking off in the forest!
Hoglets Theatre presents a raucous, interactive, larger-than-life new production based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Expect wild characters, raucous singalong songs, puppets, stunts, and some frankly ridiculous disco dancing!
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S MISCHIEF is a play designed especially for young children (with recommended ages being 2-8 years old – but everyone is welcome). And whilst we love the bard, no previous experience of Shakespeare is required!
Tickets £4.00 from any Explore library or call 01904 552828. All children must be accompanied by a paying Adult. Babes in arms (under 2’s) free with a paying adult. Booking essential.
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Details Date:
Wednesday May 29th
Time:11:00 am – 11:45 am
Cost:£4
Venue Acomb ExplorePhone::01904 552651
What’s on in York: Acomb Explore Play Morning
May 29th @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Recurring Event
Free
Ever wondered about our toy library? Come along play with our toys, colour & have fun
A range of toys from the toy library will be available for babies and all children under 5 to play with.
A chance for the children to explore new toys and play with old and new friends. So come along grab a cuppa from our lovely Cafe and relax and play.
Details
Date: May 29th
Time:10:30 am – 11:00 am
Cost:Free
Venue Acomb Explore Phone::01904 552651
Tackle root causes!
Residents rightly become irritated when they report public service problems and either they take a long time to clear up or the issue occurs again very soon afterwards.
This is particularly frustrating when potholes reopen and gullies become blocked immediately there is a shower of rain
We think that the York Council needs to get to the root causes of some issues.
They currently spend a lot of money clearing up fly tipping but have been very tardy in advertising the bulky waste collection service the cost of which was reduced substantially in April.
Recurrent litter problems occur on some snickets. It should be possible to identify, and fine, offenders. In some cases the littering is happening everyday.
What’s on in York: Knits and Tots at Acomb Explore Library
May 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Recurring Event
Free
A friendly knitting group for crafty mums who want to get together with other mums and children in a relaxed environment.
Free no booking needed.
Details
Date: May 27th
Time:10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Venue Acomb Explore Phone::01904 552651
BIFFA bin taking root in Acomb?
A full BIFFA bin has been abandoned in the little Green Lane garage area in Acomb. It has been there for over 4 weeks. The bins is stuffed high with black bags.
The garage area is owned by the York Council but is rarely inspected and even more rarely cleaned up.
Hopefully whoever rented this bin will get it removed quickly.
Biffa bin abandoned in Green Lane garage area
What’s on in York: Lego Club at Acomb Explore Library on Saturdays
May 25th @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Recurring Event
£.50
Join us for Lego Club!
Every Saturday morning and suitable for 6-11 year olds. Children can build vehicles, buildings and whatever leaps into their imaginations!
The club is a chance to offer your child a time to create, innovate and collaborate.
Booking is not required, just come along and have some fun!
Details
Date: May 25th
Time:11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost:£.50
Venue Acomb Explore Phone:01904 552651
Anger mounts as York Council ignores complaints about spoil heap on Front Street
As reported earlier in the week, residents living next to the Library in Acomb were dismayed to find that demolition contractors had taken over the adjacent Council owned land. The trespass apparently formed part of the plan to build on the bowling club
Several days later and things are even worse.
A 4 metre high mound of spoil has now appeared. It is only feet from the gardens of nearby homes
The Council appears to have done nothing other than send an environmental protection officer to the site to make an inspection.
The Council has remained tight lipped about whether they have granted permission for the work and whether the actions of the contractor breach planning regulations.
There are also questions about whether the activities conflict with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
There are complaints about early morning activities. Construction work on the bowling club site is conditioned not start until after 8:00am,.
It is very disappointing that the Council has not acted more promptly to reassure residents about what is going on.
Not a good start for the authorities new Executive members of whom we had expected better.
What’s on in York: Boccia Club at Acomb Explore on Friday
May 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Recurring Event ( Free
Acomb Explore Library invites you to come and have a go at Boccia!
Boccia is an inclusive game that is becoming increasingly popular throughout the country. It is related to bowls and played indoors from a seated position using soft leather balls.
The session is free and tea and biscuits are provided and will run weekly on the same day and time.+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
Details
Date:May 24
Time:3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:Free
Venue
Acomb Explore Phone::01904 552651