Elvis has entered the building … or may do shortly
We understand that tickets for the charity concert at the end of the month are selling well
Chatterbox cafe 9th July
Summer Solstice on Hob Moor
The Friends of Hob Moor are having a Summer Solstice celebration 6.00 pm Sun 21st June!
Bring food & drink to share.
Meet at bench nr Hob Moor side of tunnel
Library events in Dringhouses and York
Hilary Robinson in York Library on Saturday
Summer Fairs on Saturday 20th June
Saturday 20th June sees the Chapmans Pond / Love to Eat summer fair on Moor Lane, from 11am to 3pm.
There’ll be a BBQ serving hotdogs from Richardsons of Woodthorpe and a host of activities, including:
- Bouncy castle
- Vintage bric-a-brac
- Plant stalls and craft stalls
- Live music
More details click http://lovetoeat.co.uk/events/
And later on Saturday afternoon it’s the Dringhouses Primary School’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed summer fair, from 2.30pm to 5pm.
Rediscover York with Sky Ride Local
City of York Council is encouraging residents to get out and about on their bikes this summer and explore the local area with Sky Ride Local, a series of free guided bike rides.
British Cycling and Sky, in partnership with City of York Council, have scheduled a series of themed Sky Ride Local rides in York for 2015. Guided by British Cycling Ride Leaders along scenic local routes and pitched at three different levels, the rides will explore different themes from Wildlife and Wilderness to City Streets and Park Life.
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Happenings in library land for the younger generation
Start your baby’s family tree
Tue 9 June : York Explore
Thur 11 June : Tang Hall Library
Pop along to one of our Baby Days to find out how to start your baby’s family tree.
Booking not necessary. For more information contact allison.freeman@exploreyork.org.uk
Map attack with Lego
York Explore Library
Sat 13 June 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sun 14 June 11.00am – 3.00pm
Sat 20 June 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sun 21 June 11.00 – 3.00pm
Come along and get creative with Lego to make buildings, scenes and sculptures inspired by maps and photographs which tell stories of our city’s past.
Green watch and their fire engine!
Tue 16 June 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Strensall Library
The Green Watch are bringing their engine to Strensall Library so you can see what they do and have a good look at their big red fire engine.
No booking needed, all ages welcome, please contact Sarah at Strensall Library on 01904 552677 for more information.
Coffee, chat and community
Mon 22 June and every third Monday after.
Dringhouses Library
Join us at the All Seasons Cafe for delicious cakes, drinks, chat and fun. Book chat, games, and the chance to meet other people from the local community. Come alone or bring a friend.
Totally informal, everyone welcome. We don’t set a charge, but suggest a donation of around £2.
For more information contact Lucy on 01904 552674, or email dringhouses@exploreyork.org.uk
Coffee and chat at Dringhouses Library on 22nd June plus events at other venues
Start your baby’s family tree
Tue 9 June : York Explore
Thur 11 June : Tang Hall Library
Pop along to one of our Baby Days to find out how to start your baby’s family tree.
Booking not necessary. For more information contactallison.freeman@exploreyork.org.uk
Map attack with Lego
York Explore Library
Sat 13 June 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sun 14 June 11.00am – 3.00pm
Sat 20 June 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sun 21 June 11.00 – 3.00pm
Come along and get creative with Lego to make buildings, scenes and sculptures inspired by maps and photographs which tell stories of our city’s past.
Booking not essential, for more information please contactAllison.freeman@exploreyork.org.uk
Green watch and their fire engine!
Tue 16 June 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Strensall Library
The Green Watch are bringing their engine to Strensall Library so you can see what they do and have a good look at their big red fire engine.
No booking needed, all ages welcome, please contact Sarah at Strensall Library on 01904 552677 for more information.
Coffee, chat and community
Mon 22 June and every third Monday after.
Dringhouses Library
Join us at the All Seasons Cafe for delicious cakes, drinks, chat and fun. Book chat, games, and the chance to meet other people from the local community. Come alone or bring a friend.
Totally informal, everyone welcome. We don’t set a charge, but suggest a donation of around £2.
For more information contact Lucy on 01904 552674, or email dringhouses@exploreyork.org.uk