Road closures for tomorrow’s (Saturday) Sky Ride York

On September 14 Sky Ride York will take to the historic streets of York. Due to the size and scale of the event there will be some temporary traffic and transport changes to ensure the safety of everyone taking part.

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Residents and visitors are urged to make use of the city’s extensive Park and Ride network on the day, particularly by using the Park and Pedal facilities at the Designer Outlet, Grimston Bar, Rawcliffe Bar and Monks Cross.

If people are unsure on which route to take to join the Sky Ride there are two Sky Ride social rides leading into the city centre setting off from Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride and The York Sport Village (behind Grimston Bar P&R) at 9am and 9.30am respectively. These rides will be lead by trained Sky Ride local ride leaders. For more info on the rides go to: http://www.goskyride.com/Search/
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Festival of cycling 14th Sep 2013 – 15th Sep 2013

Get ready for the York Festival of Cycling, Rowntree Park. Browse the many different types of bikes there are, and try a few out to see how different they can be!

Every day

Location: Rowntree park, York, YO23 1JQ

Cost: FREE

Get ready for the world of bikes and cycling that will be held in Rowntree Park for the York Festival of Cycling. Browse the many different types of bikes there are, and try a few out to see how different they can be!

Watch stunts by show riders, Join a free guided ride on a bicycle, a KMX Kart or a rickshaw tricycle along scenic routes within rowntree park and york.

Flyball on the Knavesmire 13th Sep 2013

Flyball is the most unique and exciting dog sport invented, it is fast, colourful and thrilling!

Location: Knavesmire Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX

Cost: £35 per entry

Flyball is the most unique and exciting dog sport invented, it is fast, colourful and thrilling!

Come to the Knavesmire Racecourse, York and enjoy a fantastic day watching a number of different races, see your favourite dogs, place a bet if you wish and enjoy the Racecourse food and drink on a thrilling family day out.

For more information, go to the British Flyball Association websit http://www.flyball.org.uk/

Public reaction to Lendal Bridge closure. Council Q and A tomorrow (Friday)!!

Sale of Library books from Friday 6th Sep 2013 – 9th Sep 2013

York libraries say, come and browse our newly deleted stock for some hidden gems, or just some cheap holiday reads.

Will include fiction, non fiction, children’s, maps, and local interest books from 50p each. Come and browse our newly deleted stock for some hidden gems, or just some cheap holiday reads for your late summer break.

Every day

Location: York Explore Library

Cost: Free, with books from 50p

The booksale will take place in the Marriott Room in York Explore Library during ordinary opening hours which are:
• Friday 6 September 9am – 6pm
• Saturday 7 September 9am – 5pm
• Sunday 8 September 11am – 4pm
• Monday 9 September 9am – 8pm

Top Techies Come to York

York is to to welcome highly regarded technology speakers who will share their knowledge with York firms over a free business lunch on Thursday 5 September.

To register your attendance visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/7239201647.

The event will see Jonathan Mitchener and Nick Bassett speak to York firms about their experiences with The Technology Strategy Board.

The Government backed Technology Strategy Board drives high-impact investments in innovation projects and businesses across the UK, with a headline budget of £500m a year.
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Look like a winner with Sky Ride – Saturday 14 September

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York cyclists may not have the speed or stamina of winning professional athletes but those signing up to York’s Sky Ride soon will at least have the chance of looking like one.

The first 1000 participants to sign up for the event will be entered into a free prize draw to win a Team Sky jersey signed by 2013 Tour de France winner Chris Froome and his supporting team. The Sky Ride takes place on Saturday 14 September and numbers are increasing quickly.

The festival takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September from 10.30am, finishing at 5pm Saturday and 4pm Sunday. More information can be found at http://www.festivalofcycling.org.uk/

Anyone wanting to sign up for Sky Ride York should go to www.goskyride.com/York

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Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon 20th Oct 2013

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The most exciting new running event to hit the UK in 2013 arrives in Yorkshire! The Yorkshire Marathon takes runners through the City of York and its countryside in the countries biggest marathon
Location: York, Yorkshire

Details http://www.theyorkshiremarathon.com/

The most exciting new running event to hit the UK in 2013 arrives in Yorkshire!

The highly-anticipated Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon takes runners through the City of York and its picture perfect countryside in the county’s biggest marathon to date for this year.

Lifestyle youngsters plan family fun day in Holgate

A family fun day organised by a group of youngsters taking part in the Lifestyle competition will take place this weekend.

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Community Spirit a team from the Community Spirit Boxing Club in Acomb have organised the day as part of their entry into this year’s competition.

The group are hoping to raise funds for the boxing club which is based at York Railway Institute Community Sports Club on New Lane.
There will be plenty going on at the fun day, which will be held between 10am and 4pm, on Saturday 31 August 2013, including archery, face painting, a bouncy castle, sumo suits, a raffle and a cake stall.
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