Category: Local News

May 11
Getting more out of Shakespeare

If you would like to get more out of your visit to Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre this summer, these could be the talks and workshops for you. Go along to one of the special study afternoons and enjoy an entertaining and informative pre-show talk by a top Shakespeare expert. You’ll read key scenes together as part of the […]

May 10
Take a bit of Beningbrough home

Once a year, Beningbrough Hall holds a popular plant sale providing the perfect opportunity to buy plants propagated by the National Trust gardening team.   This year’s sale will take place at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens on the 12th and 13th May, from 10.30am – 5pm, and for those of you who love gardening […]

May 08
Fund-raising dog walk on York Knavesmire raises £1,800

The fifth annual ‘Keep your pet’ Dog Walk on the Knavesmire on 7th May broke all records. In brilliant sunshine the event was attended by more than 120 dogs & more than 200 people, with the total raised exceeding £1,800. This year’s event was special in that ‘Keep your pet’ (KYP) had been selected as […]

Apr 27
Howie’s Tech News

Resident ‘Gadget Boy’ Howard takes a look at the month’s news in tech, science, and stuff that he would like people to buy him. Please. Be sure to scroll down for this month’s top gadgets… Alexa is listening… Do you own an Amazon Echo smart speaker? In fact, do you own any smart device that […]

Apr 27
Cancelled wedding becomes ideal tea party for charity

Kim Grace was due to get married on Saturday 5th May at the prestigious Carlton Towers. However, following the cancellation of her wedding, Kim made the generous decision to donate the venue to The Sick Children’s Trust so that the charity can launch its Big Chocolate Tea campaign with an exquisite Afternoon Tea. The event […]

Apr 25
Interview with Ken Dodd

On 26th May comedian Tim Vine will pay a visit to York to unveil a plaque at The Grand Opera House. The plaque will celebrate and remember Sir Ken Dodd OBE, who passed away earlier this year, and who performed at the theatre many times since the 1960s. Just prior to his final show at […]

Apr 17
May horoscopes by James Christie

What have the stars got in store for you?  Medical issues may cause some concern during the first few days of the month, but by the 4th or 5th you should be fighting fit, more determined than ever to prove that you’re some kind of super hero. This mood should be tempered with caution and […]

Apr 11
Time Travel: The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

If you’ve ever waited for a bus on Piccadilly and peered over the wall to see an odd looking timber building, you might have had a few questions. Grand, unusual, and sitting low down right by the Rover Foss, the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall was once one of the most important buildings in York and today […]

Jan 31
Time Travel York: The Judges’ Lodgings

Join us as we journey back in time. No pushing. This month… Ever had a drink, or indeed spent a night, at the hotel and bar on Lendal called The Judges’ Lodgings? Chances are you have, especially on a warm summer’s evening when that beer garden out front is totally inviting. However, have you ever […]

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