What’s on: “Recovery Sings” at the Minster
City of York Council, York in Recovery and Recovery Sings is delighted to present a celebration of recovery in The Chapter House, York Minster on Wednesday 14 October at 11am.
Recovery Sings is a group of singers based at the Recovery Service Oaktrees Project, which is an abstinence based day treatment centre for people with drug and alcohol addictions in York. Everyone who is part of Recovery Sings is either in abstinent recovery or a supporter of recovery in the community.
Recovery Sings perform songs that are uplifting and reflect something of the life and journey that people in recovery have experienced, the joy of recovery and the discovery of a positive life without drugs and alcohol.
City of York Council’s Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health Councillor Carol Runciman said: “To be part of a group singing in York Minster is a brilliant opportunity for all members of the Recovery Sings choir. Singing is great therapy and brings people together in a very special way. I am delighted to see Recovery Sings being given such a high profile; making their fantastic work more visible.”
The council’s Interim Director of Public Health Sharon Stoltz, who will be speaking at the event, said: “A concert performed by people who have successfully completed the recovery journey is a great motivation to people who are embarking on the process. York’s recovery programme working with Changing Lives is a very successful model and it is a great opportunity to celebrate its success in iconic surroundings.”
Tickets to the performance are free, but limited. To reserve your tickets telephone 01904 621776 or email oaktrees.york@changing-lives.org.uk
Mixed picture on library book lending in York
As we reported last week, Acomb Library attracted record numbers of users last year.
However a report from the mutual company now responsible for running the City, suggest a more varied picture in some areas.
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The reports says,
“In both visits and issues libraries are performing differently. Overall both are showing a decline – but that masks a more complex picture.
Some of our smaller libraries are doing well.
When we look at visits we can see that Acomb is up 14% and Huntington up 20%.
Others are not performing as well, for instance Fulford down 28% and Strensall down 22%.
Look at book issues and Fulford are 17% up and Haxby is 14% up. Down are Acomb 19% and Poppleton at 27%.”
Toy Library a big success
“The Toy Library was launched in May and has been a resounding success. York, Clifton and Acomb have the most borrowed toys, but most libraries are now issuing them. Since the launch we have issued 267 toys.
We make a small charge of 50p per toy so have collected £133.50 which goes back into the collection and we are looking for additional ways to fund adding new toys to the collection”.
Reading the past- Historical Book Group
Wed 14 Oct 6.30pm York Explore Library
A NEW, friendly, informal book group for anyone who loves history. “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
The choice of books will be up to the group, and may include historical fiction or non-fiction titles.
York based writer Pamela Hartshore will be coming along to the first meeting and talking about fact, fiction and the writing of history.
Please book your place to the initial meeting of the new reading group at :
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-the-past-york-explore-book-group-with-guest-pamela-hartshorne-tickets-18375351170?aff=es2
or contact York Explore Library on 01904 552828 or speak to a member of staff.
Good response to today’s Chatterbox cafe in Foxwood
Story telling for under 5’s
Computer drop in
Foxy crafters
Craft Hedgehogs
Refreshments
Hedgehogs next month
What’s on: PTM or DIY?
Thur 8 Oct for 10 weeks
Come and learn to DIY, it will soon be cheaper and more fun than PTM. (Pay the man).
By the end of the course you will have developed the skills and understanding to tackle some of the home maintenance and improvements you’ve always wanted to make.
For further information email fulford.adulted@york.gov.uk , call 01904 552806, or Click here .
Coffee, Caesar and chat
Date: Wed 7 Oct
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: York Explore Library
Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 with a YorkCard
Coffeehouse: Debate, Discussion, Controversy, Coffee
A series of short informal talks on themed topice, followed by discussion and conversation over coffee.More
Date: Thur 8 Oct
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: York Explore Library
Cost: £5
Tom Holland will be discussing his work including his new book, Dynasty: The rise and fall of the House of Caesar. More
Date: Wed 14 Oct
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: York Explore Library
Cost: Free
What’s on: Craft group meeting in Foxwood every Thursday morning
What’s on: Chatterbox cafe on Thursday with stories for the under 5’s
What’s on: Chatterbooks from today (Saturday)
Check out York Explore events for children aged 5 plus in Chatterbooks week.
Peg Out Poetry Sat 3 Oct
Free drop in event at York Explore 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Every Picture tells a Story Sun 4 Oct
Come along and have a go at illustrating a scene from your favourite book with local artist Adele Karmydzn on hand to offer hints and tips.
This is a free event, booking is essential. 1.30pm – 3.00pm
The Armpit of Doom , by Ken Nesbit Thur 8 Oct
Poetry activity session based on the poem by Ken Nesbitt , make your own air freshener! Free drop – in event. 4.00pm – 5.00pm
For booking and more information contact York Explore on 01904 552828, or email york@exploreyork.org.uk