Boccia Tournament set for Energise on 1st October
City of York Council in partnership with Sporting Memories is hosting a Boccia Tournament for anyone over the age of 50 on 1 October to coincide with Older People’s Day at Energise Leisure Centre.
This tournament is a great way to get active and for people to share their Sporting Memories at the same time. We hope this will help to reignite connections between generations to combat the effects of dementia, depression and loneliness.
Sporting Memories will also be on hand throughout the day to record people’s favourite sporting memories with the aim of engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories helps people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings.
Boccia sees teams of up to three players throw leather balls, coloured red or blue, as close as they can to a white target ball, or jack. The tournament will take place on Saturday 1 October from 11am-2pm at Energise Leisure Centre. Entry is £3 per a person with £1 being donated to Sporting Memories. To register individually or as a team of three contact the council’s Yorwellbeing service on 01904 551431 or email hannah.higinson@york.gov.uk
For more information about sports and physical activities for people aged over 50 visit www.york.gov.uk/engage
New fitness sessions for those aged 50+ launched in York
Interested residents will be able to experience a wide range of sports from cardio tennis to Nordic Walking.
There is a sport or activity to cater for all tastes in the Eng-age 50+ Festival programme with gliding, indoor bowls and walking football among many of those on offer.
The festival is a great opportunity for people to come along, try something new and be active in a fun and engaging way.
The games present a convenient and low cost opportunity for residents to try a number of different sports and activities. Now in its fifth year, the 50+ Games offers 33 different sessions where individuals can participate in all activities without the need for a friend or partner to come along too, making it a great way to meet new people.
The Eng-age 50+ games are presented in partnership with the council’s YorWellbeing Service alongside the city’s voluntary and community sports sector.
For more information contact the YorWellbeing team on 01904 553377. To view the programme of events visit www.yorkassembly.org.uk/festival
York’s Little Festival of Live Music
The Music Marquee (Parliament Street) :
Fri 23 Sep – Thu 1 Oct : 5.00pm – 9.00pm :
Free
York’s Little Festival of Live Music is delighted to announce that they’ll be hosting over 24 hours of musical entertainment at this year’s York Food and Drink Festival from 23 September – 1 October.
This year’s line-up sees bands and musicians from all over the country take to the stage including: Leeds College of Music student Ingrid Schwarts, Newcastle acoustic-folk performer Savannah Betts, Manchester’s own Dave Gorman, West Yorkshire’s orchestral folk-pop band Dear Friends, Yorkshire Coast sensation Gracie Falls and five-piece folk extravaganza Ramble
Gamble from North Lincolnshire. Other acts who will be performing include acoustic-folk musician David Ward Maclean, Dan Webster, Duncan Macfarlane Band, popular York group The Blueprints, Americana folk combo King Courgette, country duo Mulholland, Leather’o, eight-piece theatrical band Vesper Walk, Everlate, These & the Other Guy, Flora Greysteel, The Bronze, Kitty VR, Jess Gardham, Laura Kindelan, Ava Rose and Charlie Daykin from Barcode Zebra, The YORKshire Puddingz, Kymberley Kennedy, York renowned performer Boss Caine and the veterans of the festival the Surf Sluts who are returning yet again due to popular demand.
Entry into the festival is free!
For more information visit: www.yorkfoodfestival.com, follow them on Facebook: or email the team.
What’s on in York: Acomb market next Saturday
What’s on in York – Afternoon Tea with Helen Cadbury: To Catch a Rabbit
Homestead Park Pop-up Reading Cafe :
Thu 15 Sep : 2.30pm – 3.30pm :
£10
Afternoon tea with a difference is on offer in the marquee at Homestead Park Reading Cafe with freshly brewed tea, fabulous cakes and top quality conversation.
At this exclusive event author Helen Cadbury will talk about her award-winning book To catch a rabbit and her inspirations for writing it followed by a discussion and the opportunity to have your book signed.
£10 to include afternoon tea and a copy of the book.
There are a maximum of 15 tickets and can be booked at any library in York.
t : 07917599895 e : homestead.park@exploreyork.org.uk t :@HomesteadPark
What’s on in York: Girls cricket
What’s on in York: St Leonard’s Hospice Paws for a Cause
University of York :
Sun 11 Sep : 10.00am – 2.00pm :
£7.00 per dog & £2.00 per Fun Class
St Leonard’s Hospice will once again be holding their annual Sponsored Dog Walk around the grounds of The University of York.
So grab your leads and your owners and join me Bono for ‘Paws for a Cause’
You’ll receive a certificate for your kennel and a goody bag just for taking part. If you think your owner needs a bit of exercise then choose our 4 mile route. If you’re a puppy or have young handlers, then why not opt for the gentler 1 mile route.
Strut your stuff in one of the Fun Dog Classes which start at 12 noon; Cutest Canine, Scruffiest Mutt, Waggiest Tail, Best Veteran (7 years +), Favourite Family (2 Dogs Min, 14 Legs Max)
There will also be various stalls and games. The walk starts from 10am and the fun classes at 12 noon.
Raise the most sponsorship money and like me last year and you could be the face of “Paws for a Cause” 2017.
For further details, or if you are interested in having a stand at this event or providing gifts for goody bags please email sue.edwards@stleonardshospice.nhs.uk or telephone on (01904) 777777.
We’d love to know who’s coming so when you have entered, get your owner to email us a picture of you and we might put you on facebook or twitter! Please email pics to Sue at the above email address.
For more information visit our website.
What’s on in York: Walking Tours on Sat. & Sun. with the Civic Trust
What’s on in York: You Couldn’t Make it Up
York Explore Library : Thu 8 Sep :
6.00pm – 7.00pm :
£5 (£4 with a York Card)
A conversation between Antonia Hodgson and Tom Harper. Antonia and Tom will be talking about how they turn criminal fact into criminal fiction from both a historical and modern day perspective.
Antonia Hodgson is the author of three historical crime novels set in Georgian England featuring Thomas Hawkins. Her latest novel in the series, set at one of Britain’s first World Heritage sites, A Death at Fountains Abbey is historical crime writing of the highest level: gripping, atmospheric, witty and exciting.
York resident Tom Harper has written twelve crime thrillers, both historical and contemporary. His latest novel, Black River, features an expedition to find a lost city buried deep in the Amazonian jungle which soon starts to go horribly wrong. Tom Harper writes truly ripping yarns. The kind of high-octane entertainment that keeps you turning the pages