oin us for a special Shakespeare Week storytime on Tuesday 13th March at 10:30am. Suitable for children under 5. No booking needed
What’s on in York: Apprenticeship recruitment event on Thursday
What’s on in York: York Literature Festival at York Explore Library
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What’s on in York: Time Turned Around
York Explore Library :
Wed 7 Mar :
6.30pm – 8.00pm :
Free
Pauline Kirk and Andrew Boobier have strong connections with York. They have appeared at festivals and events throughout Yorkshire, and are well known as effective performers as well as skilful poets. In an informal event they will read from their new collections, ‘Time Traveller’ and ‘Kong King’, published in late 2017 by Graft Poetry. Both often write about Time, how its passing affects us, and how we visualise the past and future. They will talk about their work and invite questions from the audience. Nicholas Bielby, Editor of Graft Poetry, will also explain why he chose to publish their books.
Pauline Kirk was born in Birmingham and travelled widely before settling in York. She has had 11 poetry collections published and six novels, three written with her daughter as PJ Quinn. She is editor of Fighting Cock Press.
Andrew Boobier lived in York for five years, gaining a First from York University. He now lives in North Yorkshire. His work has been widely published in the UK and US. He is also a keen musician, one of his compositions being broadcast on Radio 3 in 2017. Both are members of the acclaimed Pennine Poets group, as is Nicholas Bielby, editor of Graft Poetry. Nicholas is himself a widely published poet, critic, and writer on educational issues.
General – 12 years and over.
To book tickets please click here.
What’s on in York: Buy your tickets for “Line Dancing” at Foxwood Community Centre
What’s on in York: Tapestry Weaving: Landscapes and Seascapes
York Explore Library :
Sat 3 Mar :
10.30am – 3.30pm :
£36
This course is an introduction to the wonderful craft of woven tapestry. Using landscapes and seascapes for design inspiration, students will learn traditional, simple and basic tapestry weaving techniques to create a small woven tapestry.
Following a brief introduction to weaving, I will show everyone how to put a cotton warp on a frame loom, demonstrate several simple weaving techniques and show how to colour blend wefts with wool yarns.
All materials will be provided and instructions and support given throughout the session. Please bring along your own image of a landscape or seascape, or you can use the ones provided. No experience necessary. Beginners and experienced tapestry weavers are welcome.
To book a place please click here.
What’s on in York: Westfield events programme for March published
What’s on in York: Buggy Walking group at Acomb Library
What’s on in York: Dementia awareness tomorrow (Monday)
What’s on in York: Health Walk tomorrow (Friday) from Foxwood Community centre
