What’s on in York: Exhibition – They Also Served

York Explore Library :

Oct _15They Also Served - Yortime

Mon 15 Oct – Tue 30 Oct :

Library Opening Times :

Free

Drop in to this pop up exhibition and uncover the experiences of some of these patriotic young men, who had a strong desire to help the mother country fight against German aggression.

Many lost their lives in the conflict. Those who survived returned to their homes in the Caribbean or travelled to Britain to pick up their lives again.

For more information please call the libarry on (01904) 552828 or york@exploreyork.org.uk.

Mint Yard Lecture: They also served

Oct _15Mint YardYork Explore Library :

Mon 15 Oct : 6.15pm – 7.45pm :

£6, or £5 with a YorkCard

In July 2017 a commemoration service was held in Birmingham to remember the largely forgotten contributions of African and Caribbean soldiers in the First World War.  This service coincided with the launch of a touring exhibition, which arrives at York Explore on Monday 15 October.

Join Linda Ali to uncover the experiences of some of these patriotic young men, who had a strong desire to help the mother country fight against German aggression. Many lost their lives in the conflict. Those who survived returned to their homes in the Caribbean or travelled to Britain to pick up their lives again.

This event will take place in the Marriott Room and tickets cost £6, or £5 with a YorkCard

To book tickets please click here.

What’s on in York: Chapter House Choir

Formed in 1965 to raise funds for the York Minster Appeal, the Chapter House Choir continues to build on its reputation as one of the North of England’s finest amateur chamber choirs, under the leadership of musical director Benjamin Morris.

This concert completes a series on the theme of exile, reconciliation and peace.  The concert marks three significant 100-year anniversaries:

  • Hubert Parry’s death,
  • The granting of women’s suffrage and later the right for women to be elected to parliament,
  • The forthcoming 100th anniversary on 11/11/18 of the armistice in the First World War.

The programme includes several of Parry’s masterful Songs of Farewell, C V Stanford’s virtuosic 8-part MagnificatA short Requiem by Walford Davies and the BBC Radio 3 commissioned work, The Pankhurst Anthem – words and music by Helen and Lucy Pankhurst – for which the Chapter House Choir will be joined by the talented Chapter House Youth Choir

Tickets – £15 & £13.50 (concessions), Students & under 18s £5 are available to patrons of the Chapter House Choir in advance of the general release on 7 September.  For details on how to become a patron, please see here

What’s on in York: Zen Doodle Workshop

York Explore Library :

Oct _13Zen

Sat 13 Oct :

11.00am – 1.00pm :

Free

Far from being a mindless activity… or simply as a response to boredom, people are now discovering the hidden pleasures of “Doodling”.

This is a Free session.

Paper will be provided by the tutor, but please bring a medium and a fine – “Fine liner” drawing pen along to the session.

This event will take place in the Marriott Room and is for Adults.

To book tickets please click here.

What’s on in York: Dead Good Cake ‘n’ Chat

York Explore Library

Oct _11Dead Good:

Thu 11 Oct :

2.00pm – 4.00pm :Free

This is not a bereavement group, but a chance to speak freely about any aspects of death or dying whether good or not quite so good.

We hope, between us, to answer questions and help the discussion around what we would like at the end – before the end. Thinking about the inevitable in advance ensures good preparation for us and our families, and better choices to suit our individual needs.

Sally Vickers and The Librarian

York Explore Library :

Oct _11Sally

Thu 11 Oct :

6.30pm – 7.45pm :

£7.50

York Explore is delighted to be welcoming acclaimed novelist Salley Vickers to talk about her latest novel, The Librarian.

Sally’s first novel, Miss Garnet’s Angel was a word of mouth success and is a favourite with readers’ groups. It is wonderful that this event is taking place during National Libraries Week as Salley’s new book celebrates the power of libraries and librarians to change lives.

Sylvia Blackwell, a young woman in her twenties, moves to East Mole, a quaint market town in middle England, to start a new job as a children’s librarian. But the apparently pleasant town is not all it seems. Sylvia falls in love with an older man – but it’s her connection to his precocious young daughter and her neighbours’ son which will change her life and put them, the library and her job under threat.

How does the library alter the young children’s lives and how do the children fare as a result of the books Sylvia introduces them to?

Author’s Biography:

Salley Vickers is the author of many acclaimed novels including the best-selling Miss Garnet’s Angel, Mr Golightly’s Holiday, The Other Side of You and The Cleaner of Chartres (Viking 2012) and two short story collections, the latest The Boy Who Could See Death (Viking 2015). She has worked as a cleaner, a dancer, a teacher of children with special needs, a university lecturer and a psychoanalyst. She now writes and lectures full time.

To book tickets please click here.

What’s on in York: Surprise Ending First Night

Acomb Explore Library

Surprise Ending

Thurs 11th Oct :

6.30pm – 7.30pm :

£2.50

Surprise Ending is our Big City Read Play written for us by Bridget Foreman and performed by Riding Lights Theatre Company. This is the very first performance.

Come along and find out how Eric stops his world shrinking as Smidge’s expands in this light-hearted show which will make you think about reading in a completely different way.

To book tickets please click here.

 

There is a showing at every library too so if you miss first night please visit our what’s on page for the 23 other performance including a Meet the author Bridget Foreman on Saturday 13 October.

What’s on in York: Carol concerts at The Minster

York Minster’s popular Christmas Carol Concerts take place on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 December and offer the perfect start to the festive season.

Book tickets in the Nave for both concerts HERE (£30,£25, allocated) or by selecting BOOK above.
For Nave Aisle seats (£15, unallocated) click HERE

The concerts feature the York Minster Choir performing a mixture of classical and popular Christmas music, with the chance for the audience to join in with Christmas carols.

The concerts take place in the Minster’s awe-inspiring Nave and include special seasonal readings by celebrity guests.

Tickets are priced at £30, £25 and £15 and are available online, by telephoning 01904 557256 or in person from York Minster’s welcome desks.

What’s on in York: Fun Palaces at Explore Libraries

  • Tang Hall Explore Library : Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct : 10.00am – 3.00pm : Free
  • Acomb Explore Library : Sat 6 Oct : 10.00am – 2.00pm : Free
  • Clifton Explore Library : Sat 6 Oct : 10.30am – 12.30pm : Free

Oct _6Fun PalaceJoin us for a weekend of FREE activities celebrating community, culture & creativity!

Lots of arts and craft type activities for both children and adults to get take part in.

Mine Craft, Chess, Science Experiments, Slime Making, Baby Sing and Sign, Crafts, Dancing, Music and much more!

For more information please visit our website.

What’s on in York: The Minster School Open Morning

The Minster School :

Oct _3Minster School

 Sat 6 Oct :

10.00am – 12.00pm :

Free

As part of The Minster School open morning we are offering two free stay and play sessions for children aged between two and four in our Early Years setting.

Session 1 is from 10.00am – 10.45am

Session 2 is from 11.00am – 11.45am

Session should be pre-bookded either by phoning the school office on (01904) 557230 or by email to school@yorkminster.org.

 

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