Pedal to past – Wed 19 Aug

bike-oldJoin a led bike ride to sites associated with York’s public transport heritage.

The ride leader will provide an historical commentary at each site.

Distance : 7 miles, allow 2.5 hours.

How do I take part?

No need to book for this ride hosted by the council.  When attending a ride for the first time, please arrive 15 minutes early to introduce yourself to the ride leader and register on the ride.  All riders are asked to complete a health questionnaire.  No unaccompanied children under 16 years. If you’re bringing children aged less than 8 years please contact Gillian prior to joining the ride

What do I need to bring?

You need a roadworthy bike, a pump, a spare inner tube and a lock. Take lights if you think you will need them. Bring food and drink as required.  Please wear clothes and footwear suited to the weather conditions on the day.

Contact information:
Gillian Chefrad, Active Living Officer.
Sport and Active Leisure, City of York Council,
West Offices, Station Rise, YORK  YO1 6GA

T:  01904 553377 E:  gillian.chefrad@york.gov.uk W: www.york.gov.uk/cyclerides   /  www.itravelyork.info/cycling

Ideas: Richard Lees

Date: Thur 13 Aug
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Explore York Library
Cost: A donation of £2 per person to Explore is suggested

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Interested in setting up a charity? International development? international volunteering opportunities?

Or would you just like to hear about Richard’s adventures so far?  

Richard Lees was born and brought up in Bath. After graduating in Chemistry from the University of York Richard made the bold decision to move to India and form a charity.

In the five years since making that decision, Richard has founded and established the Goa Anglican Centre, a charity that works as a small team with a very practical faith and desire to bring relief to those most in need in Goa, India.

Richard has also founded Volunteering Goa Ltd, a UK based company that organises volunteering placements in orphanages in Goa, and Prutha, a Goa based website promoting positive change across the state. 

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ideas-richard-lees-tickets-17845358949%20%20

For further information regarding the venue please contact York Library on 01904 552828 or on email at york@exploreyork.org.uk , https://www.exploreyork.org.uk/client/en_GB/default/?rm=WHAT%27S+ON0|||1|||1|||true

Wednesdays on 2 wheels – Wed 12 Aug

6.00pm – 7.00pm and 7.00pm – 8.00pm

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Small group confidence sessions for adults who can not ride or who have not ridden for a year.

Bikes can be provided and booking is essential.

Additional information:
What do I need to bring?

If you are using your own bike it will need to be roadworthy. Please wear clothes and footwear suited to cycling and the weather conditions on the day. Bring food and drink as required.

How do I take part?

Participants must be 16 years old or over. Booking is essential. Separate sessions for complete beginners and returners. Please arrive 15 minutes early to introduce yourself to the instructor and register for the session.  All participants are asked to complete a health questionnaire.

Gillian Chefrad, Active Living Officer.
Sport and Active Leisure, City of York Council,
West Offices, Station Rise, YORK  YO1 6GA

T:  01904 553377

Guided walks around the cemetery – Sun 9 Aug and Sun 23 Aug

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Sunday 9th August at 2pm – Geology in the Cemetery

An interesting and informative geological walk around the cemetery with Neil Bartlett

Sunday 23rd August as 2pm – Tree Walk

Learn about the cemetery’s trees with Keris McDonald

No need to book, just turn up.

If no price stated, we suggest a donation of £2.50 or, for Friends of York Cemetery and children £1.00.  Includes drinks and biscuits.

Walks meet at the Gatehouse and last 1.5-2 hours and finish with your drink and biscuits in the Chapel.

email : yorkcemeteryvolunteers@gmail.com

web : www.yorkcemetery.org.uk

Tel : 01904 610578

Crafty family fun this summer at York Minster

kidsact MinsterFrom making your own Minster to decorating a precious treasure box, there’s a different craft activity each Wednesday during the summer holidays to help children get creative and discover what makes York Minster a record breaker.

The sessions, which are suitable for children aged five and above, run from 5 August to 2 September and take inspiration from the cathedral’s treasures, history and architecture.

In addition to the Wednesday workshops, families can enjoy a range of activities while exploring the Minster every day of the holidays.
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City of York Council is inviting businesses to apply to exhibit for free at the fourth York Apprenticeship Recruitment Event on Tuesday 18 August.

Apprentice event 18th Aug 2015

 

The city’s recruitment event in March this year was hugely successful, attracting over 500 young people and parents looking for information on Apprenticeships and Apprenticeship vacancies across the city and businesses are being urged to book their free space. The event helped many employers including Nestlé, Portakabin, Purenet, Riccall Care, Your Bike Shed and Network Rail meet with aspiring young people to fill their apprenticeship positions.

The recruitment event, which takes place at West Offices between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on 18 August, comes after students across the city have received their A Level results and takes place the same week that GCSE results are published.

The event offers businesses the chance to speak to young people about employment opportunities and also looks to highlight both the business benefits of hiring apprentices and the individual benefits of pursuing an Apprenticeship job with training. 
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Sky Ride coming to York on 13th September

City of York Council is encouraging residents to dust off their bikes this summer and register for Sky Ride York, a traffic free bike ride for all abilities on Sunday 13 September.

City of York Council is encouraging residents to dust off their bikes this summer and register for Sky Ride York, a traffic free bike ride for all abilities on Sunday 13 September.

A circular route taking in some of York’s most historic landmarks, including The Minster and Clifford’s Tower, will be closed to traffic between 10.30am – 4pm, allowing cyclists of all ages and abilities the chance to celebrate cycling on traffic-free streets.

The route will also take in the York Festival of Cycling in Rowntree Park where riders will be able to stop off and take a look around. There’s something for everyone with have-a-go sessions, an AirBag for BMXers to try tricks on and professional cyclists will also be giving a breathtaking display in stunt cycling.

Spin class

Spin class

Cllr Nigel Ayre, Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said: “Sky Ride York gives residents and visitors the rare chance to ride a stunning traffic free route around York. After the amazing turnout of over 10,000 people in 2014 I hope even more people will get on their bikes and come along to Sky Ride York.”

Residents who want to hone their cycling skills ahead of the event can also register to join a Sky Ride Local bike ride, with many different rides taking place. There are rides to suit all abilities with steady rides from 7 miles up to challenging 30 mile rides. For more information visit http://www.goskyride.com/york
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