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Sunday 26 September2.15 4 pm“York Minster in close up - theexterior ”An illustrated talk based on my bookof the same name, showing you lotsof the amazing grotesques and othercarved figures on the outside of theMinster. Books will be available tobuy afterwards.Please book if attending in person, ifwatching online, I’ll email the link.17SPARK,17 - 21 Piccadilly,YorkYO1 9PBand onlineDonationsContact: Catherine Sotheran 01904 411845 onday 27 September10 11 amWalking FootballOur walking football sessions aretargeted at older people and thosewith long term injuries/illness/healthrelated issues who wish to keepphysically active. This game offootball is adapted from associationfootball to allow players continuedopportunity to play the sport theylove. Maximum speed is walking, nomatter ability or fitness you arewelcome to attend our sessions. Theyare recreational and inclusive for all.On every Monday.Contact: Amy Tyro 07834 eSports Centre,MossdaleAvenue,YO31 0HA 5

1810 11.30 amMonday 27 SeptemberHappy to Chat Bench (CommunityHealth Champions )Happy to Chat Benches are foreveryone to enjoy. They are a greatchance to have a break, a chat with aCommunity Health Champion and/or ask where you can get somesupport or advice. No bookingrequired.King George’sField, Fossway,Heworth, YorkYO31 8SFSteps down fromFossway on tograss, level accessfrom Arran Place,off DodsworthAvenueFreeContact: Hannah Hall 07785 368543 Hannah.Hall@york.gov.uk10 am 1 pmConfidence Building for WomenOnline via zoomReturners Workshop (Online)Are you socially isolated and 5struggling with mental health issueswhilst planning a return to workafter years on a break? Thisworkshop offers empowering insightinto ways to rebuild our confidence,self-belief and self-worth, self-identityand resilience to knocks. Increaseyour capacity to overcome potentialbarriers (e.g. self-limiting beliefs) tomove closer to work-readiness.Booking essential ( max. 10 places )by email. Upon payment of the feeyou will receive a direct zoom link toaccess the workshop.Contact: Liz Hempshall 07495 731958lizhempshall@futureintentions.co.uk https://futureintentions.co.uk/

Monday 27 September10 am 3 pmBowling Green Taster SessionsTaster Sessions Why not come andtry bowls on our beautiful green.The club is always looking for newplayers, it’s a great way to get outand meet new people. Clubmembers are very happy to welcomenew and experienced bowlers alike.If you are interested in finding outmore pop along to the free tastersessions.19West Bank Park,Acomb Road,HolgateY024 4NSFreeContact: Keith Nelson 07538 2688206 - 7 pmBringing the Rowntree Post-WarOnline eventLeisure Surveys to LifeFreeIn the late 1940s, Seebohm Rowntreeconducted surveys with people inEngland to gather information ontheir leisure activities, their workinglives, and their hopes and worries forthe future. We will be screening anew short creative film of theatricalperformances inspired by thesurveys. This will be followed by aQ&A with the film’s writer anddirector Rachel Feldberg, BorthwickArchivist Dr Sally-Anne Shearn, andhistorian Dr Catherine Oakley.( Booking essential )Contact: The Rowntree Society .uk

20Tuesday 28 September9.30 am - Free Employability and CareersVia phone3.30 pmAdvice Telephone Drop InAre you unemployed or thinking ofchanging career? Please call Julia on07785 996895 or Stephen on 07976856242 for free employability andcareers advice and signposting toother York Learning Services that canhelp you ( your phone provider’sstandard telephone charges willapply ).Contact: York Learning on either of the numbers above9.30 am - Talk to a trusted solicitor aboutOnline4 pmmaking your Will and Lasting PowersFreeof AttorneyBelinda-Jane Poulter at CrombieWilkinson Solicitors is providing anonline legal advice drop-in clinic totake questions about making yourWill and Lasting Powers of Attorney.Pre-book your 30 minuteappointment with Belinda beforeTuesday 28 September, then Onlinejoining instructions will be emailed toyou. Appointments available 9.30am4pm and booked on a first come firstserved basis.Contact: Belinda-Jane Poulter 01904 624185 19 Clifford Street,York, YO1 9RJ son.co.uk

10 11.30 amTuesday 28 September21Finding out about Homeshare YorkAre you over 55 years old and havea spare bedroom or perhaps youhave a relative or neighbour youknow? Would you benefit from somepractical support in the home and /or just someone to talk to? Are youhappy to share your home withanother person (the “Homesharer”)in exchange for them contributing 10hours of support per week ?St. SampsonsCentre for over60s,Church St, YorkYO1 8BEFreeWhy not pop along for a chat with Carl to talk about howHomeshare York might work for you. If the day or time does notwork out for you, just contact Carl to arrange a different time,Contact: Carl Wain 01904 554595 hareYork10 am 1 pmConfidence To Be Your Authentic Self Online via zoom( Online Women Workshop ) 5Have you have wondered howamazing it would be to be yourauthentic self ? How much happieryou could be if living an authentic lifefor yourself not the version othersexpect of you ! This workshop offersempowering insight into how youcan be your authentic self, living thelife you have always dreamt of.Booking essential by email ( max. 10 places ). Upon payment of thefee you will receive a direct zoom link to access the workshop.Contact: Liz Hempshall 07495 731958lizhempshall@futureintentions.co.uk https://futureintentions.co.uk/

2210 am 3 pmTuesday 28 SeptemberYork Men’s Shed Open DayThe York Men's Shed is a communityorganisation with membership feesproviding a place where men of 50 can gather to work on projects orsocialize with fellow members. Inthe Shed mostly woodworking takesplace but there is opportunity forother projects too. Please come andcheck us out.Old Warden'sHut, Corner ofAlcuin Avenueand FlaxmanAvenue, HullRoad Park, York,YO10 3TWFreeContact: Mark Guilford, Chair 07725 183456yorkmensshed@outlook.com www.yorkmensshed.co.uk10.30 am - Happy to Chat Bench ( Community12 pmHealth Champions )Happy to Chat Benches are foreveryone to enjoy. They are a greatchance to have a break, a chat with aCommunity Health Champion and /or ask where you can get somesupport or advice. No bookingrequired.Rowntree Park,Rowntree ParkLodge,Richardson St,YorkYO23 1JUFreeContact: Hannah Hall 07785 368543 Hannah.Hall@york.gov.uk11.30 am - Action For Elders - A York Walk12.30 pm Join us for a fun and safe walk,through wonderful Rowntree Parkwith your walking guide Celeste.Finish at Rowntree Park Café.Booking is essential via website.Meet at:Rowntree ParkCar Park,Rowntree Park,Terry Avenue,York. YO23 1JQFree (optionaldonation)Contact: Action For Elders 030 330 30132info@actionforelders.org.uk https://www.actionforelders.org.uk

Tuesday 28 September11.30 am - Guided House Tour and Meditation12.30 pm Enjoy a tour of the beautiful grade II*Georgian mansion followed by arelaxing guided fifteen minutemeditation. Afterwards feel free towander in the forty acres of groundsand enjoy refreshments from our cafe.Numbers are limited so booking isessential by C, KilnwickPercy Hall,Kilnwick Percy,PocklingtonYO42 1UF 2Contact: Ali Boseley 01759 304832 epc@madhyamaka.orgwww.madhyamaka.org12 - 9 pmMinster Lions Club of York Open DayOur Mission: We ServeIt’s that simple. Lions Clubs are placeswhere individuals jointogether to give their valuable timeand effort to improving theircommunities, and the world.How do you feel you could volunteerin your community?Come and join us to find out aboutthe Lions and what we do. We workhard on our projects and have funwhile doing so. We socialise too withbarbeques, concerts, walks,quizzes and much more. Free andopen to Everyone.AcombConservativeClub,12A FrontStreet, Acomb,YorkYO24 3BZFreeContact: Robert James 03458 339578 info@minster-lions.org.ukFacebook / Twitter @minsterlions

241 – 2 pmTuesday 28 SeptemberFun With GoogleDo you Google? A fun introductionto the power of Google searching onthe internet and how it can work foryou. A chance to ask those questionsyou’ve always wanted to ask aboutGoogle searching.Booking advised – maximum places12. Book via our website.Clifton ExploreLibrary,Rawcliffe Lane,YorkYO30 5SJFreeContact: York Learning 01904 554277 york.learning@york.gov.ukwww.yorklearning.org.uk1 - 4 pmBurnholme Sports Centre OpenafternoonThis informal afternoon offers anopportunity to visit BurnholmeSports Centre, tour the facilities andtry gym & class taster activitiesincluding Nordic Walking. On theformer site of Burnholme School wehave a range of activities suitable forall generations.No Booking RequiredContact: Chris Armstrong ports Centre,MossdaleAvenue, TangHall, YorkYO31 0HAFree

Tuesday 28 September2 pm or7 pm25Painting and Drawing ONLINEOnline via zoomJoin experienced artist and tutor 2Donna Maria Taylor for anintroductory taster session of onlinepainting and drawing. Open to allabilities from complete beginnersonwards. Depending on interest thiscould lead to a longer online coursethat runs through the Autumn termand beyond.Just basic drawing materials will beneeded for this session – ideallycartridge paper (or A3 sketchbook)and a 2B pencil.Numbers are limited and booking isessential.Contact: Donna Maria Taylor 07752 303946donnamtaylor@ntlworld.com www.donnamariataylor.com2 - 4 pmCan you ‘Play your Cards Right’?Join the Yorkshire Energy Doctor toplay this iconic gameshow, have funand learn about energy. You mayeven win a prize! York EnergyAdvice will be on hand to provideadvice on saving energy, reducingbills, and keeping warm and well.Booking advised.St. SampsonsCentre for over60s,Church St, YorkYO1 8BEFreeContact: Ivana Jakubkova 07912 432819 pired/events/

266.45 8.30pmTuesday 28 September“York in close up”An illustrated talk based on my bookof the same name, showing you lotsof little details on buildings thatyou’ve probably never noticed,followed by a fun picture quiz.Books will be available to buy.Please book if attending in person, ifwatching online, I’ll email the link.SPARK,17 - 21 Piccadilly,YorkYO1 9PBand onlineDonationsContact: Catherine Sotheran 01904 411845 ednesday 29 September7 - 8 amFitness and Boxing sessionThe mental and physical benefits ofthis training have been great and itwas greatly missed during thelockdowns. We have a great numberof over 50s enjoy the fun andbenefits of this type of exercise.York MastersClub,17 Redeness St,Layerthorpe,YorkYO31 7UU 2Contact: Charlie Malarkey 07712 4431639.45 11.15 am‘Light A Candle Café’A space to talk about loss,bereavement and hope, toremember loved ones and connectwith others.The TowerRoom, St.Nicholas Church,Dunnington,YorkFreeContact: Revd Mark Poole 01904 426522revmarkpoole20@gmail.com

Wednesday 29 September10 amDementia Awareness SessionIn this session we will coverdementia awareness and the servicesoffered by Dementia Forward, yourlocal charity which supports over1,000 people in the York area. Wewill talk about what dementia is andthings we can all do to supportpeople living with dementia, andlook at volunteering opportunities .27Online via zoomlink https://zoom.us/j/2769841086Meeting ID:276 984 1086Contact: Debby Lennox 01765 tiaforward.org.uk10 11.30 amHappy to Chat Bench ( CommunityHealth Champions )Happy to Chat Benches are foreveryone to enjoy. They are a greatchance to have a break, a chat with aCommunity Health Champion and /or ask where you can get somesupport or advice.No booking required.Heworth GlenGardens,East Parade,HeworthYO31 0XHFreeContact: Hannah Hall 07785 368543 Hannah.Hall@york.gov.uk

Wednesday 29 September2810 11.30 amLive Well YorkLive Well York is a website for adultsand families. Find information onHealth and Wellbeing, Adult SocialCare, Money & Legal and more.Discover hundreds of local groupsand activities. Find events happeningacross York, and explorevolunteering opportunities. Rob willbe on hand to answer your questionsand show you how to get the mostfrom the site.St. Sampson’sCentre for over60s,Church St, YorkYO1 8BEFreeContact: Robert Kilner 01904 551006 rob.kilner@york.gov.uklivewellyork.co.uk10 am 12 pmChatty Bench - Acomb Front StreetAcomb FrontAge UK volunteers will be at benches Streeton Acomb Front Street to connectwith older people, provideFreeinformation about Age UK York’swork and general chat! ChattyBenches is a national scheme whichwe hope to draw attention to, whichaims to promote social connection.See more at 12142Contact: JenniferAllott ageukyork@ageukyork.org.ukwww.ageuk.org.uk/york/

Wednesday 29 September10 am 12.30 pmWant to feel more confident withyour smartphone or tablet?Come and meet the Families GetActive team to help build yourconfidence with your smart phone ortablet. We will show you somesimple techniques and share with yousome details about our York FamilyWalks project. Numbers extremelylimited and sign up is via email torrowan@wea.org.uk29Bramley Room,New EarswickFolk HallYO32 4AQLift to first floorFreeContact: Rebecca Rowan 07833 127786 rrowan@wea.org.ukwww.wea.org.uk10.30 am - Interested in Volunteering with12 pmOCAY ( Older Citizens Advocacy York ) ?We are looking for those who relisha challenge, those who want to givesomething back to their community,individuals who care about ensuringolder citizens get a say, peoplelooking to utilize their existing skillsand learn new ones.We have a range of volunteeringroles with no minimum timecommitment (we’re flexible!) Join usat our ‘Interested in Volunteering?’session to find out more.Phone or email to book a place .OCAY,The Priory StreetCentre,15 Priory Street,York,YO1 6ETFreeContact: Ruth Potter 01904 676200 ruth@ocay.org.uk

301.30 pmWednesday 29 SeptemberExperience Nordic WalkingExperience and try Nordic Walking,at this fun interactive session. Learnhow it can help you easily stayactive, lose weight, keep fit andmake friends. Equipment is provided.Our friendly and experienced NordicWalking instructors will be there tochat and answer any questions youhave. Come along and see why thisexercise is fast becoming one of themost popular in Europe. Suitable forall abilities and level of fitness. Placeslimited, Booking Essential.RawcliffeCountry Park,RawcliffeFreeContact: Jules Titheridge 07950 030040 2097712 pm or7 pmPainting and Drawing ONLINEAs Tuesday 28th, see p. 25Online via zoom 2Contact: Donna Maria Taylor 07752 303946donnamtaylor@ntlworld.com www.donnamariataylor.com2 pm 3.30 pmBehind the scenes tours of York's ArtDeco theatreA guided tour of the theatre built byRowntrees for their workers andlocal community. A uniqueopportunity. Two 1 hour tours, max.10 people on each tour ( involvessteps ). Booking essentialJoseph RowntreeTheatre,Haxby Road,YorkYO31 8TADonationsContact: Gary Bateson tre.co.uk/

Wednesday 29 September2 - 4 pmEco-Crafters TasterPop along to have a go at thegroup’s activities – could be anythingfrom wool felting to macrame orsewing - or bring your own project.This friendly group meets everyWednesday for natter and crafts overa cuppa, often using upcycledmaterials. All skill levels arewelcome.31St NicksEnvironmentCentre,Rawdon Avenue,YorkYO10 3FWFreeContact: Ivana Jakubkova 07912 432819 pired/events/6 - 7 pmWalking FootballOur walking football sessions aretargeted at older people and thosewith long term injuries/illness/healthrelated issues who wish to keepphysically active. This game offootball is adapted from associationfootball to allow players continuedopportunity to play the sport theylove. Maximum speed is walking, nomatter ability or fitness you arewelcome to attend our sessions.They are recreational and inclusivefor all. On every Wednesday.Contact: Amy Tyro 07834 onSecondarySchool,YO32 9WT 5

32Thursday 30 September10 - 11 am Walking FootballOur walking football sessions aretargeted at older people and thosewith long term injuries/illness/healthrelated issues who wish to keepphysically active. This game offootball is adapted from associationfootball to allow players continuedopportunity to play the sport theylove. Maximum speed is walking, nomatter ability or fitness you arewelcome to attend our sessions.They are recreational and inclusivefor all. On every Thursday.BurnholmeSports Centre,MossdaleAvenue,YO31 0HA 5Contact: Amy Tyro 07834 588259inclusion@yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk10 11.30 amHappy to Chat Bench ( CommunityHealth Champions )Happy to Chat Benches are foreveryone to enjoy. They are a greatchance to have a break, a chat with aCommunity Health Champion and/or ask where you can get somesupport or advice. No bookingrequired.King George’sField, Fossway,Heworth, YorkYO31 8SFSteps down fromFossway on tograss, level accessfrom Arran Place,off DodsworthAvenueFreeContact: Hannah Hall 07785 368543 Hannah.Hall@york.gov.uk

Thursday 30 September10 11.30amAge Friendly York Citizen GroupWe want older residents to helpshape where they live by workingwith local groups, businesses andourselves to identify and makechanges to their physical and socialenvironments. We have regularsurveys where we ask your opinionsabout creating a more age friendlycity and report back on progress.33Library,St. Sampson’sCentre for over60s,Church St, YorkYO1 8BEFreeTo book a place or find out more in advance then please go towww.york.gov.uk/AgeFriendlyYork or give Carl a ring for a chat.Contact: Carl Wain 01904 554595 AgeFriendlyYork@york.gov.uk10.15 11.30 amAutumn PlantingOnline via ZoomAre you an unpaid carer? Comealong for a chat and a spot ofFreehorticulture at our Autumn Plantingsessions.We’re running the session inpartnership with St Nick’s, and theaim is to have a bit of time foryourself, where you can catch upwith our staff and other carers. We’llbe decorating a pot and plantingseeds to grow and keep at home.

"Eat-Pray-Love." telling the history and ambition of our beloved church alongside refreshment both bodily . Please get in touch to book a place. Online via Zoom Free Contact: York Carers Centre 01904 715490 en