Category: Competitions

Running at York Grand Opera House from 30 March – 4 April, ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’ is an award-winning supernatural thriller starring James Bye (EastEnders) and Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps). Our lucky readers have the chance to secure two free tickets to see this record-breaking West End smash-hit! […]

On 25th March, the people of York will be treated to a feast of classical music at Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, when the famed mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston joins acclaimed English pianist, Sholto Kynoch. This dynamic duo will be performing expert renditions of a diverse range of works by composers including Schubert, Schumann, Monteverdi, and […]

The York Literature Festival celebrates our city’s rich literary history with an impressive programme of bookworm-friendly events running throughout March, including talks from established authors. Our lucky readers could win TWO FREE TICKETS to a selected event of their choice, with options including those featuring Scarlett Thomas, Francis Spufford, Rónán Hession, Tim Minshall or Jasper Fforde. Visit https://yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk/ […]

This month, lucky Yorkies can catch York Light Opera’s charming production of the timeless musical, Annie, which follows the story of a plucky orphan and her beloved dog, Sandy, in 1930s New York. If you’re seeking out a trip to the theatre that’ll lift your mood, you can bet your bottom dollar on Annie!  To […]

Bestselling author Phillipa Gregory has been exploring the forgotten women of history for over 20 years, with acclaimed works including The Other Boleyn Girl, Normal Women, and The Constant Princess. Her latest novel, Boleyn Traitor, focuses on the lesser-known character of Jane Boleyn, who was married to the doomed Anne Boleyn’s brother, George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford.  Even the most astute […]

By Ben Robinson ‘The Taming of the Queen’ by Philippa Gregory – This novel focuses on the life of Kateryn Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. One of Henry’s lesser-known wives, Kateryn is depicted as not only intelligent, but also cautious and brave, fighting for survival from a man now deemed a serial killer. Philippa Gregory’s talent lies in bringing historical figures to life, without sacrificing historical accuracy. Diving deep into […]

Get your crayons, pencils, or even glitter pens at the ready – it’s time to unleash your inner artist! 🎨🐣 Download one of our Easter colouring pages below, give it your best splash of colour (the Easter Bunny loves a bit of creativity!), and send it our way for a chance to win a delicious […]

Despite having only opened at the start of this February, there can be no doubt about the fact that The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is already one of the most unique experiences to be found anywhere in York.  Nothing is quite as it seems once you step inside The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring! […]

Elvis Presley is one of the most successful musical artists of all time. In fact, he’s sold more than one billion records! Hits like ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ resonated with millions of people and cemented Elvis as a superstar not just in his own time but for all time. While it isn’t possible […]

Up A Level is the new hub for all things geeky in York. The café, located on 26 Market Street in the city centre, features tons of beloved games including Warhammer, Magic the Gathering, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Nintendo games, as well as consoles. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced game master, or more […]

For anyone suffering from the first month of an overly intense new year’s resolution, we’ve got the perfect prize for you. Amazing local business Tribe Fitness are giving away a 30-minute sports massage with one of the gym’s co-founders, Jess Black. If you’re looking for credentials, Jess is qualified all the way up to Sports […]

Calling all local foodies! When it comes to seeing the very best of North Yorkshire’s culinary scene, there’s nothing like a Malton Food Tour. The tour takes approximately 3 and a half hours, where you’ll explore some of Malton’s finest Artisan eateries, ending with a ‘light bite’ lunch at The Cook’s Place — using local […]

You may already recognise our prize (and no, it wasn’t wandering the halls of the Death Star in one of the recent Star Wars films) from our Gadget Guide last month. If you don’t remember, we rated The Dreame L40 Ultra Robotic Vacuum as pretty much the best gadget we’ve seen all year long. Serving as […]

The Grand Hotel are offering a truly luxury reward, a deluxe three course meal and bottle of wine for you and a special guest at their Rise Restaurant. This includes the option to enjoy their delicious surf and turf menu — head to page 60 to read our review! The Grand Hotel is York’s only […]

The Potions Cauldron is based on 9 ¾ Shambles York where the first known potion maker Phileas Fry came to York in 1335 to help the sick and needy. Fast forward over 600 years and now the magical apothecary is open daily selling potions and other magical gifts and souvenirs.  Having only opened this July, the […]