Category: Local News

The marked success of SEND and EHCP internships A supported internship programme at York College, developed by the charity DFN Project SEARCH and the City of York Council, has made significant gains in improving  the permanent employability prospects of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in and around our city. Last year’s […]

Provide a helping hand to those in need this festive season This December, local residents aged 65 and over are invited once again to join the Lord Mayor (Councillor Martin Rowley) and Sheriff of York (Paul Doughty) for an annual festive fundraising event to remember. Conducted in aid of the Lord Mayor’s charity Christmas Cheer, […]

While the sense of grief for lost loved ones may fade over time, our memories of those who have passed can endure forever. If subsequent generations of friends and family are to pay their respects to those who are no longer with us, a woodland memorial in perpetuity could be a fitting, natural lasting monument […]

Retrofitting housing for a cheaper, super sustainable future  Last month, Your Local Link was kindly invited to have a look around Duncombe Square, the City of York Council’s first Passivhaus scheme. As part of one of the largest Passivhaus schemes in the UK, the development is situated on Burton Stone Lane, featuring 34 homes designed […]

For many, the back-to-school process often includes purchasing a new bike, but while that shiny machine may garner compliments from friends, it could also attract the attention of thieves or joy riders. One quarter of households in York do not have access to a motor vehicle, so for many people, a bike is their main […]

The UK’s leading inclusive cycle specialists, right here in York Get Cycling CIC believes that cycling should be for everyone – regardless of age, ability, or experience. Based in York and working nationwide, the organisation offers the UK’s largest selection of inclusive cycles. From trikes and handcycles to wheelchair tandems, side-by-sides, and family cargo cycles, […]

Lifting the lid on looting, exchange and trade  First opened in 1984, York Army Museum is home to one of the UK’s largest and most notable collections of regimental artefacts. If you’re a resident of York or the surrounding areas, chances are that you’ve already made a visit to this gem of a museum (if […]

York 50+ Festival is back with a bang! York 50+ Festival is back again! Running from Saturday, 20 September to Wednesday, 1 October, this annual anti-ageism extravaganza is one of the best festivals our city has to offer. Boasting an extensive programme of talks, performances, activity sessions and social events (with the Central Parade running […]

Our fair city is immersed in rich history, which continues to attract millions of tourists each and every year. While York’s historical ‘pulling power’ is well known across the globe, it’s relatively rare for the residents themselves to get inside access behind the scenes; this year, Your Local Link is excited to announce that York […]

York is home to some wonderful green spaces, many of which are cared for by volunteers from the local community. This summer, it was announced that four parks in the city were granted Green Flag awards, an internationally recognised quality mark (famous spaces to have scooped the award include Victoria Park in London and Roundhay […]

Ey up, Paddington! How are you getting on?  Hello, Your Local Link. Oh, not too bad, thank you – mustn’t grumble. It’s nice to be here in York!  It’s nice to have you, Paddington! You’ve certainly got an excellent view of the Minster, here on this bench… I have indeed! It’s a lovely spot for […]

In times of bereavement, deciding how, when and where to lay the ashes of our loved ones can be acutely challenging. Although undertaking this often complicated and expensive process can seem like the last thing we want to deal with when grieving, it’s important to make a choice that will honour the deceased – laying […]

First opened in 2009, Energise has become one of the most popular fitness and leisure centres in York. Located on Acomb’s Cornlands Road, Energise is well known for housing an impressive array of facilities, including three swimming pools, a six-court Sports Hall, three floodlit 5-a-side football pitches, more 40 in-studio fitness classes, plus the largest […]

The summer holidays are well and truly over! After the long break, it’s (finally!) time for the kids to get back to the grind – but what can parents do to alleviate those dreaded ‘back-to-school blues’? Incentivise learning with rewards.  A well-placed treat can work wonders when it comes to encouraging good behaviour and proactive […]

Summer may be nearly behind us, but we can still enjoy the spoils of the season. If you’re looking for picturesque walking routes where you can spy multiple species of gorgeous wildflowers along the way, we’ve narrowed down a selection of the best meadows to meander in North Yorkshire:  Muker Meadows, Swaledale.  These 12 upland […]