What’s on in York: Sublime Science at Acomb Explore Library tomorrow (Monday)
Compost giveaway tomorrow
What’s on in York: Fossgate Festival
Fossgate :
Sun 7 Aug – Sun 28 Aug :
10.00am – 6.00pm :
Free
Fossgate Festival is a unique way to experience York city life and enjoy Fossgate’s family friendly, continental-style street atmosphere. Relax in one of the street’s cafes or bars, have fun with the kids, listen to some live music or get up and dance!
Fossgate is one of York’s oldest streets and is much loved by locals and visitors alike. Lined with independent shops, cafes and bars, and home to the beautiful Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, the street has bags of character and puts on a party like no other.
For more details visit Fossgate’s Facebook page:www.facebook.com/fossgate or follow on Twitter @fossgatefest
Thunder Day at the Yorkshire Air Museum
Yorkshire Air Museum :
Sun 7 Aug :
10.00am to 5.00pm :
We will once again be starting up the engines of some of our live aircraft. You will be able to enjoy the sound of the big piston engines and Cold War jets.
As ever, operational availability means that we will be announcing which aircraft closer to the time, so be sure to mark this date in your diary!
For more information and to book tickets please visit the website.
Natural Shocks
York Explore Library :
Sat 6 Aug :
12.00pm – 4.00pm :
Free
An exciting and innovative new production by Beach Hut Theatre Company takes place at York Explore Library. The free-to-attend performances called ‘Natural Shocks’ are a roller-coaster exploration of Shakespeare’s work as a dramatist and lyricist.
Seven extracts from seven famous works of Shakespeare have inspired seven newly commissioned short plays. These plays, in combination with the original Shakespearean extracts that inspired them, will be repeatedly performed throughout the day in a contemporary art setting designed by artist Andy Black. A selection of song lyrics from various plays has generated an eighth musical performance piece with an especially written original score by John Pattison.
This site-specific event celebrates the heritage of the Bard in an exciting, challenging and innovative way in this anniversary year of his death.
Further details about Beach Hut Theatre, new productions and projects are available at: www.beachhuttheatre.co.uk : Facebook Page – Beach Hut Theatre Company : Twitter – @BeachHutTheatre.
The plays will be performed throughout the whole of York Explore Library. Not all plays are suitable for young children
For further information please contact York Explore Library on 01904 552828 or york@exploreyork.org.uk.
Living History Weekend: At Home with the Georgians
Fairfax House :
Sat 6 Aug & Sun 7 Aug :
11.00am – 4.00pm :
Free as part of admission to Fairfax House
How did the Georgians spend their leisure time? What diversions and games entertained them at home, in the country and in the town?
Enter the Georgian world of polite society for one weekend, as The Mannered Mob bring Fairfax House to life. From the refined to the bawdy, they will explore the amusements available to people in the eighteenth century.
Admission to the House costs are: Adult £6, Concession £5. Tickets not required. For more information visit Fairfax House.
Balance Bike Sessions for 3 – 5 year olds
York Sport Village Cycle Circuit :
Starting Fri 5 Aug :
10.00am – 10.45am & 11.00am – 11.45am :
£4
Fun and enjoyable sessions for young children to learn to ride balance bikes. By learning through games and activities with qualified cycle training instructors, these sessions provide youngsters with a very positive early experience of being on two wheels which can help with the transition to a pedal bike without a need for stabilisers.
Balance Bikes and helmets are provided for the duration of the session, but you are welcome to bring your child’s own balance bike and helmet if you wish to.
The dates are as follows :
Fri 5 Aug, Mon 8 Aug, Fri 12 Aug, Mon 15 Aug, Fri 19 Aug, Mon 22 Aug, Fri 26 Aug, Fri 2 Sep
The sessions will be £4.00 per child. Sessions to be paid for at York Sport Village Reception and receipt taken to Cycle Circuit. There are 12 places available per session.
York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Lakeside Way, York YO10 5FG
Conveniently located near the Park & Ride at Grimston Bar and the University of York, York Sport Village is easily accessible on foot, by cycle, car or public transport (the number 66 stops right outside!). There are 250 car parking spaces, including dedicated accessible and parent and child parking.
For more information visit itravel or email cycle.training@york.gov.uk or ring 01904 555579.
Facebook – www.facebook.com/iTravelYork
Twitter – @itravelyork
What’s on in York: Sky Ride Local from Energise?
City of York Council is encouraging residents who have been inspired by a summer of sport and want to take on a challenge to get out and about on their bikes and explore York and the surrounding area on a free Sky Ride Local challenge ride.
British Cycling and Sky, in partnership with City of York Council, have scheduled a series of Sky Ride Local rides in York for 2016. The rides are guided by British Cycling Ride Leaders along scenic local routes and pitched at three different levels.
The first challenge ride will set off from Energise Leisure Centre on Sunday 7 August at 10am. The 23 mile ride will follow a circular route taking in Tadcaster and Bolton Percy.
More challenge rides will take place on:
- 14 August – Energise Leisure Centre – challenging (23 miles)
- 21 August – Energise Leisure Centre – challenging (23 miles)
Further rides will cater for complete beginners with easy going rides and medium rides allowing people to find a ride that suits their ability.
Breeze Women’s only lead rides also take place regularly in and around York for all abilities and with Ride Social ‘Britain’s biggest social cycling network’, there has never been more opportunities to get riding!
To register for a free guided bike ride, to see the full calendar of up and coming rides or find out more about getting into cycling, visit:www.goskyride.com/York
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What’s on in York: Summer Reading Challenge Fun at York Explore
York Explore Family Fun Afternoon
Date: Tue 2 Aug
Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: £2
Join us for a phizz-whizzing afternoon of stories and crafts with a delumptious Dahl theme. Make your own dream jar, model a chocolate factory out of junk, build using minecraft.
Chatterbooks: Scrumdiddlyumptious Stories
Date: Tue 2 Aug
Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: £2
Join us for a special scrumdiddlyumptious session of stories, snacks and fantabulous fun activities.