What’s on in York – Afternoon Tea with Helen Cadbury: To Catch a Rabbit

Homestead Park Pop-up Reading Cafe :
Thu 15 Sep : 2.30pm – 3.30pm :
£10

Helen CadburyAfternoon tea with a difference is on offer in the marquee at Homestead Park Reading Cafe with freshly brewed tea, fabulous cakes and top quality conversation.

At this exclusive event author Helen Cadbury will talk about her award-winning book To catch a rabbit and her inspirations for writing it followed by a discussion and the opportunity to have your book signed.

£10 to include afternoon tea and a copy of the book.

There are a maximum of 15 tickets and can be booked at any library in York.

t : 07917599895 e : homestead.park@exploreyork.org.uk t :@HomesteadPark

What’s on in York: St Leonard’s Hospice Paws for a Cause

University of York :
Sun 11 Sep : 10.00am – 2.00pm :
£7.00 per dog & £2.00 per Fun Class

Sep 11_LOGO For EmailSt Leonard’s Hospice will once again be holding their annual Sponsored Dog Walk around the grounds of The University of York.

Sep 11_BonoSo grab your leads and your owners and join me Bono for ‘Paws for a Cause’

You’ll receive a certificate for your kennel and a goody bag just for taking part. If you think your owner needs a bit of exercise then choose our 4 mile route. If you’re a puppy or have young handlers, then why not opt for the gentler 1 mile route.

Strut your stuff in one of the Fun Dog Classes which start at 12 noon;  Cutest Canine, Scruffiest Mutt, Waggiest Tail, Best Veteran (7 years +),  Favourite Family (2 Dogs Min, 14 Legs Max)

There will also be various stalls and games. The walk starts from 10am and the fun classes at 12 noon.

Raise the most sponsorship money and like me last year and you could be the face of “Paws for a Cause” 2017.

For further details, or if you are interested in having a stand at this event or providing gifts for goody bags please  email  sue.edwards@stleonardshospice.nhs.uk or telephone on (01904) 777777.

We’d love to know who’s coming so when you have entered, get your owner to email us a picture of you and we might put you on facebook or twitter!  Please email pics to Sue at the above email address.

For more information visit our website.

Olympic gold medallists set to take to York’s streets!

Delays expected in City centre tomorrow (Sunday)

York is gearing up to welcome several Team GB track cyclists fresh from their success at the Rio Olympic Games. The cyclists will take to the city’s streets alongside people of all ages and abilities as part of Sky Ride York on Sunday 11 September.

olympicsTeam GB medal winners from Rio, Joanna Rowsell Shand, Katie Archibald and Phillip Hindes will be joined by Tre Whyte, Shanaze Reade and Kyle Evans.

 

Sky Ride is a free, fun bike ride along a scenic 7km route taking in some of York’s famous landmarks including the Minster and Clifford’s Tower. The route will also take riders through the Festival of Cycling in Rowntree Park.

During Sky Ride York there will be music and entertainment, competitions and above all, a great traffic-free route to ride around the centre of York that will allow bike riders to see York from a different perspective.

Riders will also be able to take in the Festival of Cycling when the route passes Rowntree Park. The free festival has something for the whole family with all sorts of pedal powered activities for people to take part in. There will be bikes and trikes of all shapes and sizes including adapted bikes, balance bikes and tandems for people to test ride.

There will also be ten adapted bikes available to hire from Rowntree Park (near the Millennium Bridge entrance). Bike hire is free of charge, and available on a first come, first served basis.

The Sky Ride York route will be closed to all traffic from 10.30am until approximately 5pm, or as soon as possible after the event has finished to ensure the safety of everyone taking part.

Residents and visitors are urged to make use of the city’s extensive Park&Ride network on the day, particularly by using the Park&Pedal facilities at any of York’s six Park&Ride sites.sky ride York

Bus routes will be altered to ensure that access into and out of the city centre is maintained, whilst avoiding those roads closed as part of the route.  Revised timetables will be put into place to ensure the smooth running of bus services. Residents and visitors are being encouraged to check their travel plans in advance and allow extra time for their journeys on the day. A complete list of bus route diversions will be available to download from http://www.itravelyork.info/news/get-in-gear

Castle car park will continue to be open on the day, however there will be reduced capacity to allow for one of the Sky Ride ‘activation zones’ featuring activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. A traffic management stop/go process will be in place here to assist the smooth flow of traffic.

Rowntree Park car park will be closed on Sunday 11 September due to the Festival of Cycling taking place, as in previous years. For safety reasons there will be no access to parking inside the route.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fun, free celebration of cycling at Sky Ride York. Sign up now at www.goskyride.com/YorkSkyRide

Sky Ride York road closures on Sunday

On Sunday 11 September Sky Ride York will once again take to the city’s historic streets in partnership with City of York Council, British Cycling and Sky.

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In 2015 Sky Ride York saw over 8,500 cyclists take to a 7km route taking in famous York landmarks including Clifford’s Tower and York Minster

Due to the size and scale of the event there will be a number of temporary traffic and transport changes to ensure the safety of everyone taking part.

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What’s on in York: You Couldn’t Make it Up

York Explore Library : Thu 8 Sep :
6.00pm – 7.00pm :
£5 (£4 with a York Card)

A conversation between Antonia Hodgson and Tom Harper. Antonia and Tom will be talking about how they turn criminal fact into criminal fiction from both a historical and modern day perspective.

Sept 8_Antonia +Hodson +21Antonia Hodgson is the author of three historical crime novels set in Georgian England featuring Thomas Hawkins. Her latest novel in the series, set at one of Britain’s first World Heritage sites, A Death at Fountains Abbey is historical crime writing of the highest level: gripping, atmospheric, witty and exciting.

Sept 8_Tom HarperYork resident Tom Harper has written twelve crime thrillers, both historical and contemporary. His latest novel, Black River, features an expedition to find a lost city buried deep in the Amazonian jungle which soon starts to go horribly wrong. Tom Harper writes truly ripping yarns. The kind of high-octane entertainment that keeps you turning the pages