What’s on in York: Knitted Dolls Stories

York Explore Library : Sun 4 Sep : 2.00pm – 3.00pm : Free

Knitted Doll StoriesCome along to our fantastic fun-filled session of stories and crafts with children’s author, Bat Oren. Meet the Knitted Dolls, hear their stories and get creative with crafts.

This is a FREE session, but booking is advised as places are limited. This event is suitable for 5+ years.

For more information or to book a place please contact York Explore Library on (01904) 552828 or york@exploreyork.org.uk.

What’s on in York: Big City Read 2016 launched today

Programme launch and event booking from 1st September

Big City Read 2016 LogoEvents from 5 October to 1 December

In July 1917, Siegfried Sassoon wrote an open letter to the Times protesting about the conduct of the war. What happened next is the subject of Pat Barker’s book Regeneration which will be our Big City Read for this year.

York Libraries are giving away 5,000 free copies of Regeneration over October and November and asking readers to immerse themselves in the world of 100 years ago.

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“We have put together a fantastic programme of events, together with our partners in the city, which offers something for everyone.

We are delighted to be welcoming Pat Barker to both launch and conclude the Big City Read at York Explore.

You can download the programme here Big City Read 2016 Events, and find details of Big City Read events in our What’s On listing. Copies of the programme will be available from 6 September at all York Libraries and other outlets in York.

You can collect your free copy of Regeneration from any Explore Library from 6 October while stocks last.

Events can be booked from 1 September either in person at any library in York or by phone, (01904) 552828 or (01904) 552651.

We advise booking in advance for all of our events, if applicable, to make sure of a place.

Read, Enjoy, Discuss, Share”

Celebrating Ability

Energise :

Tue 30 & Wed 31 Aug :

10.00am – 3.00pm & 9.30am – 2.30pm :

£3.70

Aug 30_AbilityThere will be an open day at Energise Sports Centre on Tue 30 Aug showcasing some of the great opportunities York offers.

There is also sport for those who are Deaf and hearing impaired in the morning (BSL interpreters available) and Visually impaired in the afternoon at York St John University on Wed 31 Aug.

You can just turn up to both of these events. The only sporting activity that needs booking is climbing which can be done on the day.

The session at Energise is £3.70 and the deaf and hearing impaired and Visually impaired session at York St John is FREE.

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

 

34 years after residents petitioned for it, the Acomb Market is flourishing today

1982 petition collected by Liberal Councillor Bill Fairclough

1982 petition collected by Liberal Councillor Bill Fairclough

It’s 34 years since a campaign was launched to improve shopping facilities in the Acomb Front Street area.

A new supermarket came many years ago but it was not until the independent Acomb Alive traders group arrived that a street market actually took off.

The market is open until 3:00pm today (Saturday)

Preserves Popcorn Meat Fruit & Veg stallcakes