What’s on in York: Tracy Borman – The Private Lives of the Tudors

York Explore Library :

Tue 12 Jul :

7.00pm – 8.30pm :

£4 from Waterstones York only

July 12_Tracy Borman Author ImageTracy  Borman is one of the UK’s leading historians and will be appearing at York Explore to discuss her new book, The Private Lives of Tudors.

Using accounts of eyewitnesses, as well as a rich array of other contemporary sources,  historian Tracy Borman has examined the Tudors more closely than ever before. With new insights and discoveries, The Private Life of the Tudors will reveal previously unexamined details about the characters we think we know so well.

Waterstones will provide a bookstall where Tracy will sign copies.

There are a maximum of 100 tickets available.

For more information or to book tickets

Tel: 01904 620784

Meet author Jean Harrod: A diplomat turned crime writer

York Explore Library :

Thu 7 Jul : 6.30pm – 8.00pm :

£3 or £2 with a York Card

July 7_Jean Harrod _1Jean Harrod will talk about her life as a diplomat. She worked behind the ‘Iron’ Curtain (East Berlin) during the Cold War, and the ‘Bamboo’ Curtain (Peking and Shanghai) after Mao’s death; and in many other embassies around the world.

As British Consul, Indonesia, she dealt with murders, missing persons, and a terrorist kidnapping involving Britons, working with the police on investigations and forensics. One day, she decided, she would write a series of diplomatic crime novels.

Deadly Diplomacy was published in 2015, featuring diplomat Jess Turner and Australian DI Sangster. A British businesswoman is brutally murdered in a Queensland resort. Jess travels to Brisbane to liaise with the police and the help the victim’s journalist sister. They soon become the killer’s target.

Deadly Deceit (June 2016) is set in the British Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean, where Jess Turner is on assignment to the Governor’s Office. The coral seas are stunning, but things are not what they seem. The locals are upset about illegal migrants from Haiti arriving on their shores, and fearful of their voodoo. The Governor is critically injured in an accident, and a brutal murder occurs. What Jess uncovers sends shockwaves all the way to London.

For more information about Jean please visit  www.jeanharrod.com or visit her on twitter: @jeanharrod.

Ticket can be bought online at www.feelinginspired.co.uk or at any York library.

There are a maximum of 60 tickets available.

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What’s on in York: Consuming History – Ice Cream with Ivan Day SOLD OUT

Fairfax House :

Wed 6 Jul :

7.00pm – 9.00pm :

Adults: £17.50 and Friends & Members: £15.00 (Ticket price includes samples and a glass of sparkling wine)

July 6_Ice CreamIvan Day, recognisable from James Martin’s Home Comforts, will not only guide us through the evolution of the frozen dessert and its fascinating social history, but demonstrate how ices were made hundreds of years before the invention of freezers.

Prepare to be amazed as Mr Day conjures up some remarkable and visually stunning examples of long forgotten ices, and sample the delicious results!

To make a booking please phone 01904 655543, email info@fairfaxhouse.co.uk, or visit our Museum Shop.

 

2016 garden competition launched in Foxwood

Foxwood Residents Association has launched its annual garden competition today with over £100 to be given away in prizes..

Garden contest poster 2016

The competition is open to all residents living in the Foxwood area of the city irrespective of whether they are owner occupiers or tenants.

This year the Association is looking for the best hanging basket, tub, window box or other container which can be seen from the footpath and which contributes colour to the area.

Following the Council’s decision not to organise a garden competition this year, this will be the only chance for residents to get involved and show off their gardening skills.

Entries can be made by e mail to foxwoodra@btinternet.com  detailing the address and residents can nominate their own or a neighbour’s garden.

The competition will be judged on Friday 15 July between 5pm and 8pm by Matt Reid who is the Nursery and Business Development Manager for Colour Your Garden.

For further information contact Shirley Gumley Chairman of Foxwood Residents Association on York 01904 793437

What’s on in York: Grown-Up Crafting

York Explore Library :

Tue 5 Jul :

6.30pm – 7.30pm :

£12 (£10 with a York Card)

July 5_Grown Up Crafting _ImageThe need to craft doesn’t just end when you turn 16! We are inviting you to an evening of grown-up crafting.

There will be four crafts for you to try and take home, as well as our Explore Café Bar and a relaxed, child free environment for you and friends to unwind with a little adhesive spray, pencil crayons and paper folding.

Tickets can be bought online at www.feelinginspired.co.uk or at any York library.

10 tickets max.

What’s on in York: Tracy Borman: The Private Lives of the Tudors

Tuesday 12th July

19:00 – 20:30

York Explore, Museum Square, York

Following her huge, sold-out event at the Hay Festival, Tracy Borman is now heading to York.
Tracy is one of the UK’s leading historians and will be appearing at York Explore to discuss her new book, The Private Lives of Tudors.
Using accounts of eyewitnesses, as well as a rich array of other contemporary sources, historian Tracy Borman has examined the Tudors more closely than ever before. With new insights and discoveries, The Private Life of the Tudors will reveal previously unexamined details about the characters we think we know so well.This event will take place at York Explore and Waterstones will provide a bookstall where Tracy will sign copies.Further details: Tel. 01904 620784

What’s on in York: Richard Madeley in conversation with Judy Finnigan

Wednesday 6th July 19:00 at York Explore, Museum Square, York,

TV presenter turned author Richard Madeley is heading to York Explore to discuss his work, including new novel, The Night Book – a dark, suspenseful story set in the Lake District in the heatwave summer of 1976.
Richard will be in conversation with his wife, Judy Finnigan.
The event will be followed by a book-signing, where you can have the chance to meet and chat with Richard and Judy.

Please note: This event will take place at York Explore 

Further details: 01904 620784