If you’re looking for a new pastime or something to do in York, these groups might be worth checking out.
Social Yorkies
Looking to get out there and meet new people? Get social with York IVC, a friendly social group with over 60 active members. Activities include walks, meals out, pub quizzes and club parties. There’s a varied events programme each month, and yearly membership is £20. The member-run club welcomes newbies to try their first month’s programme without paying a membership fee so that they can get a feel for the club.
For more information, visit yorkivc.club.
Friends for life!
If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, then the Friends of Rowntree Park are always looking for volunteers to help out in their gardening sessions which take place three times a week. You don’t have to be an experienced gardener, and there is a wide range of jobs to be done. The sessions run on Mondays at 9.30am, Thursdays at 10am and Fridays at 9.30am.
For more information, email gardening@rowntreepark.org.uk.
Make a song and dance about it
Ladies, Morris dancing isn’t just for fellas. In fact, there’s a group in York that’s been going since 1977 specifically for women and girls. Morris dancing is a type of folk dance that involves rhythmic stepping with sticks and handkerchiefs. The local group, Acorn Morris, is on the lookout for new members and musicians of all ages. The group meets on Wednesday evenings from 8pm to 9.15pm at the Creative Centre, York St. John University.
For further information, visit www.acornmorris.co.uk or contact Jonathan 01904 659600.
Walk, don’t run
Are you looking for a new way to keep fit, without it taking too much of a physical toll? Walking Football is just as it sounds…. a slower pace of the beautiful game, open to anyone and a great way to enjoy taking part with a little healthy competition and much less physical impact.
York City FC runs sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at Burnholme Community Hub and Wednesdays at Huntington Secondary School. The sport is ideal for over 50s but open to all ages and costs £5 per session. For more information call 07834 588259 or email inclusion@yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk.
Boot The Blues
This weekly recreational football session is facilitated by York City FC Foundation, and they’re looking to get more members involved.
As well as helping physically and mentally, the fun football sessions are also a great way to meet like-minded people and get a bit of social time in.
Think of it like a peer support group, providing a safe space to play and share. The goal is to improve wellbeing through the power of football. And you’ll get to play in the 3G cages at the LNER Community Stadium! There’s no need for prior experience and all abilities are welcome.
If you are interested in attending, you can simply drop into a session, or for more information, email community@yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk or call 019045 59508.
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