Join Dr Fraser Mann from York St John University for a talk on ‘Regeneration’ and Kate Atkinson’s ‘A God in Ruins’, and contemporary fiction’s role in memorializing and critiquing war.
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The council’s latest Nordic Walking course starts on Friday 4 November, and sessions will take place every Friday for four weeks from 11.30am until 12.30pm, meeting at the Rowntree Park Reading Café.
At the end of the course participants will receive a Nordic Walking UK Freedom Card, which will enable them to attend Nordic Walking groups anywhere in the UK, including several in the York area. The cost of the course is £25, and booking is essential as places are limited.
Nordic Walking – walking with the aid of long poles – is currently one of the fastest-growing exercise activities in the UK. Originally developed from cross-country skiing, it is a gentle exercise, but burns 40 per cent more calories than ordinary walking and works 90 per cent of the body’s muscles. It is a safe and effective method of exercise for people of all fitness levels, and is perfect for those wanting to lose weight.
Councillor Nigel Ayre, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism said: “Over the past few years Nordic walking has grown in popularity as a fun way to keep fit. Nordic walking is a great activity, which people of all ages can enjoy and can be a great way for people to take in the spectacular views of York. Hopefully people take the chance to take part in this course, which is open to people of all ages.”
All equipment will be provided although participants should wear comfortable clothes and sturdy footwear.
For further information or to book a place please call City of York Council’s Public Health team on 01904 553377 or email yorwellbeing@york.gov.uk.
What was it like in the trenches? Could you survive? Our family talk gives a feel for the time and hands on experience of trench warfare in a presentation for all ages.
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Drop in to meet local mental health professionals from The Tuke Centre, which is part of The Retreat. Find out where to go next for more information about mental health care in York, and ask for advice for yourself or others.
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Join Children’s University Inkwell with this exciting WWI Creative Writing workshop looking at Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse and more!
Join Children’s University Inkwell with this exciting WWI Creative Writing workshop.
Explore the themes of storytelling, how stories of the past are told and take part in this exciting WWI Creative Writing workshop! Looking at Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse and more fantastic literature based in WWI.
Acomb Explore Library :
Sat 19 Nov :
2.00pm – 3.30pm &
3.30pm – 5.00pm :
£7
Join us as we step back in time at our Vintage Afternoon Tea Dance. Learn to dance in the vintage style with York Vintage Dance Group to authentic music from bygone eras.Then sit down for afternoon tea with delicate sandwiches, homemade scones with cream and jam, cake and tea or coffee. Dress in style if you wish and meet us under the bunting for a charming vintage afternoon tea dance.
£7.00 per ticket (including dance session and vintage afternoon tea).
Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Limited parking is available at the library.
Tickets can be booked
In person: call in at any library in York
By phone: 01904 552828 or 01904 552651
Email: york@exploreyork.org.uk
Discover the impact the First World War had on your library service in this one-off exhibition.
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Join Jessica Meyer from the University of Leeds as she discusses the concept of shellshock in Regeneration, and its roots in historical fact.
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Free drop in day for all the family to enjoy.
Drop in for 10 minutes or stay a couple of hours while you try some of the activities we have on offer.
Make a poppy out of children’s books and we will decorate the library.
Drop in between 9am and 12 noon to learn Morse Code and be the ultimate Spy! Then become an even better spy by creating your own Espionage code wheels.
Between 1.00pm and 3.00pm build a World War 1 bunker using Minecraft. We’ll give you 15 minutes to complete your creation and the best designs will be displayed in the library throughout November. Or you can even get creative and make your own trenches out of Lego!
Tickets can be booked
In person: call in at any library in York
By phone: 01904 552828 or 01904 552651
Email: york@exploreyork.org.uk
