What’s on in York: Meet the toys
Date: Wed 10 Feb
Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Venue: York Explore Library
Cost: Free
Come along to meet the new toys we have in out toy library. Find out how you can borrow toys and browse our collection.
Come along to meet the new toys we have in our Toy Library.
This is a free drop in session where you can learn what we have in our collection and how to borrow and browse from it.
It costs 50p to borrow a toy from the Toy Library.
For more information please ring 01904 552828 or email york@exploreyork.org.uk
What’s on in York: The real story behind Viking Voices
Date: Mon 8 Feb
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: York Explore Library
Cost: Free
Vincent Atherton describes the history behind his novel Viking Voices, which looks at the relationship between a warrior and his wife and his king in the Viking era.
It is the 10th century. Amleth is a warrior serving the Hiberno-Norse king Ragnald. He and his wife Aud are violently thrown out of Dublin, along with the rest of their group The Irish tribes they are enslaving revolt against them.
The king swears to return and regain their city, after wandering the Irish Sea and encountering enemies in Anglesey, the Isle of Man and Scotland.
Amidst their adventures they fight battles and gather treasure, forming alliances and even making friends along the way.
Amleth becomes indispensible to the aggressive and brutal Ragnald, his cunning and his blacksmith skills enabling him to produce his own glittering sword.
Eventually they all get rich and live happily ever after, except for those that die…..
Viking Voices is a historic novel that explains how the Cuerdale Hoard, the largest treasure ever found in Western Europe, came to be buried in the bank of the Ribble.
Vincent Atherton also looks at the relationship between a warrior and his wife against the turbulent background of friction between England and Ireland in the 10th century. With fictional characters who experience true historical events, this is an insightful and enjoyable read for any fans of historical fiction, particularly the Viking era.
This event is aimed at those aged 16+
Tickets can be booked In person at any library, or phone 01904 552828 or visit www.eventbrite.co.uk.
What’s on in York: We are friends LGBT
Date: Sat 6 Feb
Time: 11.00am – 12.00 noon and 2.00pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Acomb Explore Library and York Explore Library
Cost: Free drop in but must have a ticket
Come and join Mud Pie Arts, Acomb Explore and York Explore for a special story time.
Sat 6 Feb : Acomb Explore Library : 11.00am – 12.00pm
Come and join Mud pie Arts and Acomb Explore on National Libraries day for a special story time all about celebrating difference, tolerance and being friends.
The stories and activities are aimed at children aged 3-7 and a parent or carer must stay.
This is a free session but booking is advised as places are limited
Please contact Katie Atkinson on mailto:Katie.atkinson@exploreyork.org.uk or ring 01904 552651.
Visit the Explore York website www.exploreyork.org.uk
What’s on in York: We are friends!
Date: Sat 6 Feb
Time: 2.00pm – 2.30pm
Venue: York Explore Library
Cost: Free
Come and join us on National Libraries Day for a special story time all about celebrating difference.
This special storytime is suitable for Under 5s and their carers.
York Explore Library from 200pm to 2.30pm
It is a FREE drop-in session, no booking required.
Carers must stay with children.
01904 552828
york@exploreyork.org.uk
What’s on in York: Haxwort’s School of Magic
Date: Thu 4 Feb
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Haxby Explore Library
Cost: £2 per child or £5 per family
2016’s term of Magic begins with sorting and spells, magic and mystery for students of all ages.
Magical activities based around the stories of Harry Potter.
Explore Haxby Library from 4.00pm to 5.30pm
All ages are welcome including adults.
£2 per child or family ticket £5
Booking is essential, contact Explore Haxby Library for details phone 01904 552660 or email Haxby@exploreyork.org.uk.
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What’s on in York: Inclusive Sport
Inclusive table tennis club starting Tue 2 Feb
Date: Tue 2 Feb
Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Joseph Rowntree School
Cost: £4
Special Olympics City of York in conjunction with the City of York Council Sport and Active Leisure team are starting up a new after school Table Tennis club.
The club will be fully inclusive and will run at Joseph Rowntree School, Haxby Rd, York, YO32 4BZ, ever Tuesday evening from 4.30-6pm, starting on the 2nd February.
It will cost £4 per session.
If you are interested in attending the club please contact Stephen or Barry on 07910 09835 or email josephrowntreeittc@gmail.com
New Year starts here with Walk 2 Jog!
Mon 1 Feb – Thu 31 Mar
Time: Various
Venue: Various across York
Cost: £10
Following over 100 people participating in Walk 2 Jog in 2015, Sport and Active Leisure are now increasing the program with 3 new locations across the city.
These are Fulford Community Centre, Vanguard Shopping Complex (near M&S supermarket entrance) and Acomb.
Courses will also continuing to start from Rowntree Park due to its huge popularity.
Week 1 will consist of a moderately paced walk along one of the programs 3.5km (2miles) routes. By Week 10 you will be able to jog 5km (3.2miles) without the need for rest.
The great thing about this course is that no matter where you are starting from you will not get left behind.
For the more advanced in the group our highly qualified run leaders have a range of methods to keep you challenged.
Our first three courses start on the following dates, Monday 29 February (Fulford), Wednesday 9 March (Vanguard) and Tuesday 15 March (Rowntree Park).
Courses Cost £10 and you will receive a free t-shirt.
This course was hugely popular in 2015 if you would like to find out or to reserve a space on one of our courses please contact Dean Sharp as booking is required. You can call on (01904) 553377 or e-mail dean.sharp@york.gov.uk we look forward to hearing from you.
What’s on in York: Active York Sports Awards
Venue: University of York
Nominations close on Mon 15 Feb
2016 will be the 3rd annual Awards and will be hosted by BBC Sport Presenter Tanya Arnold.
The Awards have grown year on year and this years Awards are expected to be a fantastic and memorable occasion.
The leading nominees in each category will be invited to attend the Active York Sports Awards ceremony.
To be eligible for nomination for any Active York Sport Award you must live, school or train within City of York Council’s boundaries the qualifying period runs from April 2015 to March 2016
Awards will be judged by members of the Active York Board, which includes sporting partners from across the city and Stuart Martel, Deputy Editor of The Press.
The York Sports Awards dinner will be used to celebrate and raise the profile of the Fund for the Gifted programme and include opportunities for corporate diners to donate, and a raffle/auction run to bring new funds to the programme.
You have just a few weeks to enter your nominations before the closing date of 15 February 2016.
The 2016 Awards will recognise outstanding athletes, coaches and volunteers in 13 categories, with the leading nominees in each being invited to attend the glitzy Awards Dinner on 17 March at University of York.
2016 will be the 3rd annual Awards and will be hosted by BBC Sport Presenter Tanya Arnold. The Awards have grown year on year and this years Awards are expected to be a fantastic and memorable occasion.
Award categories include:
Active School, Coach of the Year, Outstanding Achievement, Active in York, Team/Club, Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Active workplace, Young male sportsman, Young female sportswoman, Young disabled sportsperson, Student Sportsperson, Disabled sportsperson and Volunteer of the Year.
If you or your team or club have been a winner of an Active York Sports Award in previous years you can still be nominated.
Please spread the word about the third Active York Sports Awards to make the event even bigger and better. For more information please visit www.activeyork.co.uk
Please return completed nomination forms by 12noon on Monday 15 February 2016 to:alex.drinkall@thirstcommunications.co.uk or to Alex Drinkall, AYSA, Saxon House, Back Lane, YO42 4RP.
For further information please contact Alex on 07774 408346 Allerthorpe, YORK.
