Spring into action with Sky Ride Local in York

Sky rideResidents are being encouraged to get out and about on their bikes this spring and explore York and the surrounding area with Sky Ride Local, a series of free guided bike rides.

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. Rides will cater for complete beginners with easy going rides to people who like to test their skills with more challenging rides.

The free, guided rides begin on Sunday 10 April at 10am with an easy-going four mile ride starting from Rowntree Park taking in the Knavesmire.

Further rides will take place on:
17 April – Rowntree Park – easygoing (four miles)
24 April – Rowntree Park – easygoing (four miles)
1 May – Rowntree Park – steady (six miles)

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

Cllr Nigel Ayre, Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said: “The York Sky Ride Local programme gives residents an opportunity to discover the joys of cycling on great routes in and around York with the help of friendly ride leaders. I’d encourage people to dust off their bikes and take part as there are routes for all abilities and it’s a great way to get some of your 150 minutes of recommended exercise a week.”

 

What’s on in York – Family Event: The Townhouse Mouse Quest

Fairfax House : Sat 9 Apr : 11.00am – 4.00pm :

Entry to house £6 Adult / Concessions £5 / Children Free.  Entry to Quest is £1.50

Apr 9_Charles - Townhouse Mouse QuestThere is a mystery to be solved and a villain to be found. A day of family fun as we launch the Townhouse Mouse Quest and the Mystery of the Missing Jewels. For this special launch day there will activities throughout the day, as well as your chance to join the quest, solve the mystery and claim your reward.

This brand new quest is suitable for detectives aged 8-14 years old. Younger squeakers are invited to follow Gregory’s Mouse Trail.

There will be a unique opportunity to meet the mouse illustrator, Nick Ellwood too.

So step up to the challenge! Hear the suspects, crack the code, and sniff out the Fairfax Thief!

The event is open for all ages.

You do not need a booking to come to this event.

For more information, please contact us on 01904 655543, email info@fairfaxhouse.co.uk, or visit our webpage at http://www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk/.

What’s on in York – FREE Female Golf Lessons

Pike Hills Golf Club :
Thu 7 Apr; 14 Apr; 28 Apr; 5 May & 12 May :
6.00pm to 7.00pm : Free

Arr 7_Pike Hills GolfPike Hills Golf Club is offering female golfers a programme of 5 FREE golf lessons. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis.

For bookings and further information please contact the club shop on 01904 700797.

You can also visit their website at: http://www.pikehillsgolfclub.co.uk/pages.php/index.html

Heworth Golf Club : Sun 10 Apr :
10.00am-12.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.00pm : Free

Apr 10_heworth Gc LogoThis is an opportunity to try golf and meet the ladies.  We have fun competitions followed by refreshments in the club.

No experience is necessary and no special clothing is required.  There is equipment available for you to use.

There are limited places available so please book early.

Phone or email Sam at the club to book the session of your choice. t: 07486080278 e:heworthgc@gmail.com w: http://www.heworthgolfclub.co.uk/

What’s on in York – Talk & Tasting: Exploring Lord Fairfax’s Cellar

Fairfax House : Wed 6 Apr : 7.00pm – 9.00pm : £18.00 (Friends & Members £16.00) includes 6 wine tastings

Apr 6_Fairfax 's Cellar ImagePortugal is England’s oldest ally; this relationship going back as far as the fourteenth century.
Fairfax House’s extensive cellar records are evidence that in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries wine benefitted from this alliance, seeing copious quantities of Portuguese wine being consumed.
Into the twentieth century Port continued to be a particular favourite until its increasing unfashionability saw it fall from favour. However, more recently there has been a resurgence and growing interest in Portuguese ‘table wines’.

In this session of Exploring Lord Fairfax’s Cellar, wine educator and sommelier Richard Goodacre will look at the history of Portuguese-British wine trading, illustrating his talk with a tasting of six Portuguese table wines that reflect what is currently available these days.

This event is for ages 18 and above. For tickets please call 01904 655543, or email info@fairfaxhouse.co.uk.

Please visit our webpage at http://www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk/ for more information.

What’s on in York: Residents Festival 2016

Date: Sat 30 and Sun 31 Jan
Venues: Attractions, restaurants and shops across the city
Cost: free with a YorkCard, or York student card

Residents Festivals Logo Celebrating its 21st year, over sixty attractions, eateries and retailers will be on offer for York residents to help cheer up the January blues. 
York residents will once again have the chance to explore what’s on their doorstep free of charge.

Organised by Make It York and sponsored by First, the 2016 event is set to offer free entry to a host of York’s most celebrated attractions, one-off behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s hidden gems, special events and some fantastic restaurant and retail deals. 

This annual event is organised as a thank you to York’s residents for the warm welcome they give to York’s seven million global visitors each year.

For full listings please visit www.visityork.org/residentsfestival

or pick up a brochure from the Visitor Information Centre-available from early January.

What’s on in York: Finding the words

Date: Thu 28 Jan
Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: York Explore
Cost: £3 or £2 with a York Card

Findingthe Wordspoetry Jan -aprFinding the Words is a regular poetry evening every fourth Thursday of the month at York Explore Library.

Each evening brings together a well-established poet and one or two poets working towards their first collections. 

There is a bar available as well as the Explore Cafe, and readings will last around an hour.

The evening is also a chance to share and chat, so please feel free to bring any news or information about poetry local, regional or national.

 

What’s on in York: Desperately seeking DIY Dan?

Date: Thu 28 Jan for 8 weeks
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Fulford School
Cost: £75

DiyTired of paying someone to do it for you?

Want to do it yourself, but not sure where or how to start?

Coming to Fulford School could be your first step towards real DIY.

Learn how to start refreshing your home, how to put up shelves, apply tiles, and much more with safety and confidence.

Suitable for absolute beginners, but must be aged 19 or over.
Please bring note book and sharp pencil and measuring tape/ruler.

Materials will be provided at cost of £10 per student payable to the tutor on the first day.

To book go to www.yortime.org.uk , or ring the York Learning team on 01904 552806