York’s Newest Monthly Lifestyle Magazine JULY 2010 ISSUE #5 THE LITTLE CITY WITH THE BIG HEART
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Stuart Goulden
Managing Director
Samantha-Kay Foster
Creative Director
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COMMUNITY CHEST CONTRIBUTION Given the popularity of our feature on a York edition of Monopoly currently in development, we’re happy to announce that you can now play a part in deciding which local charities make it on three Community Chest squares. Show your support for your chosen local charity by nominating them on email to info@6starpr.co.uk before Sunday, July 4. The people of York have already voted for the main attractions and landmarks that will occupy the other properties on the board, although the results are a closely guarded secret for now. The bespoke York edition is set to be released in November, just in time for the Christmas rush.
GLADIATORS IN YORK York has again been in the global spotlight recently thanks to broadcast of a documentary on Channel 4 that followed the forensic work on 80 skeletons exhumed from Driffield Terrace over the past decade. Although there are a few theories on their origin, the focus of the Gladiators: Back from the Dead documentary is the theory that this discovery reveals York is home to the world’s only well-preserved Roman gladiator cemetery. Marks on the remains suggest some individuals died in a violent manner including one skull that bares a large carnivore bite mark, possibly inflicted by a lion in the arena. What’s more, the individuals were respectfully buried with goods to accompany them to the next world. One of the skeletons is now on display at Jovirk Viking Centre, whilst the documentary is watchable online on 4oD.
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YORK BID TO BECOME WORLD HERITAGE SITE York could become a World Heritage Site if it is successful in a bid submitted last month by City of York Council. The World Heritage List currently includes 890 sites in the UNESCO program that seeks to “encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.” Places as unique and diverse as The Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Egypt, and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia make up our world’s heritage, with Italy home to the greatest number of sites to date. This bid for York’s inclusion on the UK Tentative List is the first step of what could potentially be a several year campaign. Mind you, given the city has waited 2,000 years to be considered for this accolade we’re sure an extra few will fly by!
YORK MINSTER
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SITE?
BARBICAN CENTRE UNCERTAIN FUTURE The future of York’s Barbican Centre is closer to being decided as two developers have been shortlisted before a final recommendation is made by the Council on a preferred bidder. Whilst the Council have refused to be drawn on the identity of either company, entertainment provider SMG Europe has publicly announced their interest in bringing the controversial venue back to life. Their plans involve hosting concerts and drama performances at the Barbican, use of the building for conferences, and the possible return of the lucrative UK Snooker Championships, which were held there for 6 years until 2007. Whichever proposal is successfully, it is unlikely it will be ready for business until Summer 2011.
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LOVE BEING LOCAL ... LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO THE CAUSE York is a great sporting city but its professional teams need a new stadium in order to survive. YORK DESPERATE FOR NEW STADIUM
A STADIUM FOR YORK PEITION
AERIAL VIEW OF YORK’S STADIUM
York is well known for its historic buildings and Bootham Crescent is no exception. The stadium has been home to York City FC since 1932 and has hardly changed since. Crumbling terraces and wooden seats give the ground a homely character but a combination of ownership issues and safety concerns mean that the club desperately need to build a new stadium within the next few years. Meanwhile York City Knights Rugby League club struggle at an athletics stadium on the outskirts of town.
ACTION MUST BE TAKEN The situation is getting desperate - unless action is taken soon the future of both clubs is under threat. York could become the largest city in Europe without a stadium for spectator sports.
JOIN THE CAMPAIGN GROUP Rather than let this happen a group of fans have started a campaign group, ‘A Stadium For York’, aiming to pressurise local politicians into action and build local support for the project. Their main aim is to secure 150 years of sporting heritage BUT YOU CAN HELP THEM TAKE A FIRST STEP BY SIGNING THE PETITION AT www.astadiumforyork.com 8
THE STADIUM AS IT CURRENTLY STANDS
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ONE BIG ADVENTURE
WHERE MY BACKPACK BOTTLED IT AND STAYED AT THE AIRPORT...
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For those of you who have been lucky enough to spend a little time wandering this remarkable and captivating planet, you don’t need me to tell you about the wealth of happy memories there are to be made. Beach parties and night buses, sunburn and sunsets, gracious humanity and the occasional smooch; every day disasters and triumphs add up, inevitably, to One Big Adventure.
Airports, for me, don’t usually arouse euphoric and rapturous joy. For one, like most sane people, I have a healthy fear of flying, and even on long haul spend most of the flight concentrating very hard on keeping that big metal bird in the sky. Maybe I’m just unlucky. On arriving in Bangkok, my first time outside Europe, and first time travelling alone, it took a mere 30 minutes to establish my backpack had bottled it and stayed at Heathrow. I’ve never been more grateful for the advice from my big sister - pack your toothbrush and a change of undies in your carry-on. If I were to impart the same advice to you, I’d add a journal, phrase book and rescue remedy to the list!
What exactly does one pack when leaving the country for a year to teach abroad, anyway? When facing a £220 excess baggage charge, not very much, apparently! I once had the ‘Heathrow Airport Krypton Factor’ challenge to redistribute my ’essential’ bits and bobs into i) stuff that really is essential and ii) stuff I can live without for a month while they take a cruise. The clock was ticking, the check-in lady was getting impatient and I managed to pack my laptop
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power cable into the latter pile. Oopsy. I quickly developed a third pile iii) gulp, things that weren’t coming at all. I’m still smarting that I had to leave my box of 240 Yorkshire Gold Tea bags with an incredibly unhelpful twit in terminal 3 (well who knew what kind of tea they’d drink in Japan?! Erm, Green, apparently.)
DO YOU SEE A PATTERN EMERGING? Then there’s the lingering memory of my first ever flight, going on my first proper holiday with my first proper boyfriend. And then losing my (pre-flight-aren‘t-Igown-up-with-my-) fluorescent alco pop, somewhere over the med, but that’s a whole ‘nother story. Somehow none of these incidents have put me off travelling, I’ve even picked up a few hints along the way; roll your clothes so they don’t crease and you can fit more in, a smile is the best currency for bartering, and steer well clear of WKD Blue. I am subject to recurring bouts of itchy feet, and at the risk of sounding like Hugh Grant in ‘Love Actually’ I do have some pretty terrific memories at airports too.
Imagine, if you will, it’s around 7pm, mid February 2002, and the sun is setting over JFK International. It’s a mere six months since that hideous day in September that I’m sure none of us will forget in a hurry. The most surprising thing I found about NY, was that the people there were as congenial and warm as those in our English name sake. In the five days preceding this moment I had travelled 36 hours straight and taken 3 flights, lived in 4 time zones, (and lost a day somewhere over the Pacific) spent 3 currencies, and hadn’t had a decent cup of tea through it all. I remember vividly ordering a coffee and then hearing David Gray playing in the café. Do you ever have those moments, where it feels like your life has a soundtrack, inexplicably someone played a song just for you? Sentimental fool I may well be, but with a Cheshire cat grin I sipped my cappuccino, and realised I was going home. Six incredible months were done, I had the tan and Thailand tattoo to show for it (that’s a moped burn scar, in case you were wondering…) and I was going back to old York, my York; where the chocolate’s chunky and the men are hunky... nothing gives you the warm and fuzzies like tapping your ruby slippers together. I still get goosebumps when I hear the song, and long for a cup of Yorkshire Gold.
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Picnic Etiquette
Make sure you know your destination before you set off, to avoid hours of trudging unknown parkland before eventually settling on the lumpy termite-ridden bank of a stagnant pond out of sheer desperati on and exhaustion. Choose a place with plenty of nearby shade in which to safe ly deposit the cold drinks and babies. Remember that passing out from sunst roke is not considered the height of refine ment. Cliffs are almost always a terrible idea , no matter how staggering the views are. If you are not the leader, it is of course bad manners to pipe up from the back seat of the car (in which you are wedged betw een Aunt Vera and four wailing children) and suggest anywhere other than the perfe ct spot which your driver has in mind and has been vainly attempting to locate on the same circle of lanes for the last forty minu tes.
BE A GEN TLE MAN
Traditionally each member of the party will bring a dish to a picnic. However, this is where the communism stops, and once out in the field, it is the gentleman’s job to serve, leaving ladies to relax and be waited on. Just because there is no table to lean your elbows upon, do not think one can forget about manners. Ensure you manage to seize the penultimate sandwich or cupcake, as taking the last is extremely bad form. Cheerfully asking if anyone would ‘like the last slice’ simply compounds the gaffe by highlighting to everybody that they have missed the opportunity and you are in fact about to scoff it yourself.
FURNIT URE
Woollen blankets, please. Although plastic sheeting may seem a more practical idea it is uncomfortable, rustly and causes sweat-moistened bottoms for all. Fold-up chairs are an absolute no-no. It is uncommon to have exactly the right amount for the number of persons present, automatically creating an awkward height apartheid. Floorgoers will be embittered, and the beseated will be driven mad by the ceaseless rocking caused by uneven ground. Someone will eventually fall off or have a chair collapse underneath them. I have never met anyone with the ability to reassemble a deck chair without looking like a bumbling idiot and so severely trapping two fingers as to incapacitate the hand for a week.
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PROMOTION
deli, pinics, catering, hampers, sandwiches...
Whether it’s a day at York Races, or a lazy day on the river, just choose your favourite picnic from our menu suggestions, or pick and mix your own selection, call us at the deli with your order and we’ll have it ready to go when you are! Orders placed by 10.00am will be ready to collect by 11.45am. 01904 673877
www.deliyork.co.uk
We just wanted to say ‘hello’ and let you know that we’re here, in our little tower, under Lendal Bridge. We have world class coffee, award winning homemade cakes and yummy sandwiches all waiting for you to come and eat them...
Twitter @theperkypeacock www.theperkypeacock.co.uk
Situated on Lendal opposite the Museum Gardens de’Clare is a great place to go for goodies for a picnic. Fill a noodle box with fresh salad, have a sandwich made for you from fab local cheeses and organic chutneys, take a tub of olives, a chocolate brownie, and cold drink.
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YUMI Celebrates! Two days of fantastic food YUMI Celebrates! Linking York’s Cultures and fun family activities Sat 24th – Sun 25th July, Parliament Street, York. celebrating York’s rich cultural diversity. Spice up SATURDAY YUMI Celebrates! daystryof fantastic food and fun family activities your day andTwo come celebrating York’sdifferent! rich cultural diversity. Spice24TH-25TH up your day and come try something
JULY something different! YUMI invites you to join the be a range of activitiescommunity for all of YUMI invites you to join the celebrations as the international as the international arts Yorkcelebrations takes over Parliament Street for twoages, days,including serving traditional up exotic homemade community of York takes over crafts,bydance workshops, dishes and traditional international recipesand prepared the talented YUMI Parliament Street for two days, exhibitions, performances and cooks. Fresh veggies and herbs, grown in the YUMI community garden will serving fried, up exotic homemade dishes on YUMI, their be steamed, grilled and baked for yourinformation culinary delight! There will also and traditional international international community garden be a range of activities for all ages, including traditional arts and crafts, prepared by the talented other projects they’retheir dancerecipes workshops, exhibitions, performancesand andthe information on YUMI, YUMI cooks. Fresh veggies involved in. they’re involved in. international community garden and the other projects and herbs, grown in the YUMI Head along Parliament Streetsome Head along to Parliament Street to sample a world oftoflavours and meet community garden will be steamed, to sample a world of flavours and of York’s wonderful international community! fried, grilled and baked for your some of volunteers York’s wonderful YUMI Celebrates! is planned and deliveredmeet by teams and culinary There will alsoto helpinternational they’re lookingdelight! for more volunteers steward the community! event. Interested? Please contact admin@yumiyork.org.
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To find out more about how Yumi Celebrates!, please visit our website at www.facebook.com/ http://www.yumiyork.org or find us on Facebook (YUMI Celebrates!) or on yumicelebrates Twitter (YUMIYork) www.yumiyork.org Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July Parliament Street.
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www.thecookingrooms.com COOKERY CLASSES
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I PARTIES I TEAM BUILDING I KITCHEN HIRE YORKSHIRE DAY SPECIAL EVENT AUGUST 1st A special event celebrating all things Yorkshire. Sam Miller, second chef at Noma (recently voted the best restaurant in the world) will be creating a Noma style tasting menu for 16 lucky guests. Sam will be using Yorkshire ingredients to showcase the unique style of food that earned Noma the accolade “Best Restaurant in the World”. This event will feature some of the best ingredients the county of Yorkshire has to offer and wine carefully selected to compliment the food is included. Just £75 so book online or by phone! Join us on Facebook and be the first to get invited... www.facebook.com/thecookingrooms or visit our blog for updates from our most recent classes thecookingrooms.blogspot.com 01904 500700 www.thecookingrooms.com www.thecookingrooms.com
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2010 will see the fifth Festival of the Rivers – an opportunity to turn the spotlight on two jewels in York’s crown – the Rivers Ouse and Foss.
The Festival provides an opportunity for visitors and residents to experience the wealth of activities, which happen both on and near our rivers. Old favourites will return like the Canoe Race, where old and young row to achieve those trophies; the Dragon Boat Races which raise welcome sums of money for local charities; the Artist’s Fair where local people display and sell their wears in a riverside location; Rowntree Park’s Birthday Party and the Syntan Barge – the restored ‘old friend’ who many years ago used to bring the coffee beans to Rowntrees Wharf.
LIKE DANCING? teaching We will again be wer Salsa dancing in To g in Gardens and danc ting under the stars, ea Paella.
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LOOK OUT FOR... Dragon boat racing, Revenge of the Ouse, nostalic film footage, Punch and Judy, the Big City Read launch, storytelling for kids, musical evenings... and so much more!
Want to be more involved in fitness – visit our Just 30 Fair next to the river in Museum Gardens when all the local providers will come together – from rock climbing to cycling, rugby to sailing, swimming to martial arts. Want to be part of a World Record Breaker – learn the steps and join in the Big River Dance – Edward Lynch our esteemed Dance Consultant has put a routing to music which you can practice across the city in the coming months, including during the Festival of the Rivers, and invites you to join the 8,000 competitors of the Jane Tomlinson event on 1 August for their ‘warm up’ and establish a new world record.
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READER SOCIAL... On Sunday 11th July, the eighth annual York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge is taking place over the usual 250 metre stretch of the River Ouse, between Scarborough Bridge and Lendal Bridge. Live&Love will be taking to the water as part of the Make York team, whose chosen charity (in addition to the Boat Challengenominated charity St Leonards Hospice) is Our Celebration. Our Celebration helps people recovering from mental health problems to progress towards recovery, social inclusion and integration in mainstream activities like learning, volunteering or employment. Make-York is a network of young York professionals dedicated to promoting the benefits of living and working in the city to other young professionals. It hosts regular social and professional events for its members, and is always keen to welcome new people to get involved. Formed in 2009, there are still no fees to join, so visit www.make-york.com to find out more.
WHY NOT JOIN US? In addition to the races which never fail to deliver a great spectacle, a Gala Day atmosphere is created with stalls, BBQs, and host of other activities on the North Bank.
The races are due to run from 10am to 4pm, after which Live&Love are holding a reader afterparty to coincide with the World Cup final (KO 7:30pm). From 6pm, we have hired out wonderful new bar House of The Trembling Madness on Stonegate, sister bar of Evil Eye Lounge and have room for 60 guests. A projector has been installed in the 12-century medieval hall for the occasion, and a buffet will be put on to accompany their fine selection of delightful beers. It is a strictly ticket affair, so be quick and reserve your place at www. loveyork.org/worldcup . To cover the price of the buffet, tickets are priced at ÂŁ7.50.
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CUSTOMISE YOUR MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RIDE... TWO WHEELED FRIEND AS YOU CAN PROBABLY GUESS, THERE ARE A MILLION AND ONE WAYS TO CUSTOMISE AND UPGRADE YOUR BICYCLE - WHETHER IT’S FOR COMFORT, STYLE, OR SAFETY. We’ve turned to cycle-expert Jon Dean of the new CycleStreet store in Heworth to help us navigate through the maze of kit available to ensure you make the most out of our two-wheeled friend.
BUYING ACCESSORIES CAN BE A LITTLE DAUNTING, LUCKILY JON IS ALWAYS MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP GUIDE YOU TO THE RIGHT PRODUCTS FOR YOU
PUMPS AND PUNCTURE REPAIR KITS Every once in a while, we’ve all had the misfortune of a flat or punctured tyre. The good news is that neither need be more than a minor inconvenience if you keep a mini pump and a set of glueless patches with you. Both are cheap (£25 or less in total) and it’s always better to be safe than sorry and walk home.
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LIGHTS, BELLS, AND HIGH VIS GEAR The golden rules of cycling safety remain as true as ever: be safe, be seen. Thankfully this is easily achieved and needn’t cost the world. Lights come in all levels of candlelight, with budget lights for commuting to powerful beams for Mountain biking in the pitch dark. Add in high vis “slapwrap” bands at £3.99, a rucsac cover at £15, and a good old-fashioned bell and you can’t fail to be noticed on the road.
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LOCKS The only real sad truth of cycling is the need to secure your bike from thieves. Light portable locks are perfect for when you’re on the move, whilst a heavy duty lock will protect your bike if it is kept in the same place for a long period of time. £25 should buy you a decent lock - see it as an investment that keeps your beloved bike yours.
WATER BOTTLES Add a cradle to your bike for your new water bottle at under £10 to stay hydrated on long rides or perfect for going to and from the gym.
SADDLE COVER With good saddles available from
under £20, there is no excuse to not have the right saddle for your body. Or simply avoid a sore bum with a gel saddle cover. It is a cheap and effective way of upgrading your bike seat.
HELMETS There are two camps: helmet-lovers and
helmet-haters. Lazer Helmets are a sleek option for those still reluctant to protect their head, with prices starting under £20.
MUDGUARDS Living in England, even in summer months we’re susceptible to wet roads and mucky paths, and mudguards offer the perfect solution for keeping your bottom half clean.
AND THE REST... •Cycling computers from £15 •Car rear and roof racks from Thule from under £50. •Trailers for taking the little ones or some luggage with you •Baskets and Panniers for touring and town bikes •Cycle covers if you bicycle is kept outside overnight •Clothing – lightweight tops that keep you cool, padded shorts for your little tootsie. or for the more serious rider there are cycling shoes and gloves. •Hydration packs and additives for peak performance. •Tools to maintain your pride and joy. 21
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Friday 16th July
The perfect platform for a party! Celebrate the season with the National Railway Museum’s special summer event...
Summer Season Spectacular
Friday 16 July will see the Museum’s stunning Station Hall transformed for a beach party where guests will enjoy tropical punch on arrival, before the fun and frolics begin. For the more adventurous, activities including the Surf Shack adult-sized bouncy castle, coconut bungee run and surf simulator will entertain whilst the house DJ will keep the dance-floor filled with non-stop party anthems until 1am. An allyou-can-eat buffet will also be provided.
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We’re giving away a pair of tickets to the party! All you have to do is email hello@loveyork.org with your name and we’ll be in touch
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Package Includes:
Glass of tropical punch on arrival Summer Spectacular themed activities Sumptuous all-you-can-eat hot-fort buffet Disco until late Price: £34.99 pp NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
Closing Date for competition entries Monday 12th July
01904 686226 - nrmevents@nrm.org.uk - www.nrm.org.uk
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SATURDAY 24TH JULY 10AM TILL 4PM MUSEUM GARDENS
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Organised by City of York Council’s sport and active leisure team in support of Active York’s Good News campaign, it aims to increase the number of people doing just 30 minutes of physical activity every day. The Just 30 Fair will be free, fun and full of sports, activities and suggestions to get residents doing more. It will have something for all ages and there will be an opportunity to watch demonstrations and take part in various taster sessions. Over 30 different organisations will be on hand to talk about opportunities to be involved in activity in York or give suggestions and ideas for informal play and recreation. Exhibitors will include leisure centres, private gyms, sports clubs, dance schools and other organisations involved in outdoor recreation, healthy lifestyles and activities. This Fair will appeal to anyone interested in finding out more about all the things to do locally to become healthier through activity.
Neil Gulliver, organiser of the Fair and the council’s community leisure officer says “It can be easier than you think to fit 30 minutes exercise into your day and we can help show you how. Whether you’re thinking of joining one of York’s 300 sports clubs, visiting a leisure centre or joining others to walk or cycle we can point For further information, or to exhibit or demonstrate at the you in the right direction! Fair, contact Neil Gulliver on This Fair will be an ideal 01904 553432 or email opportunity for you to get lots neil.gulliver@york.gov.uk of suggestions of things going on locally.”
PROMOTION The Good News Campaign, launched in January, encourages everyone to do Just 30 minutes physical activity a day. Part of the Good News message is that there are lots of easy things to do in York to help people achieve this. The website gives lots of information and suggestions about doing this.
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CONCRETE CATWALK BEAUTY & GROOMING WHO WHAT WEAR DOMESTICATED THE GOOD STUFF LITTLE BLACK BOOK CREATIVE BRIEF
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“Cropped peg leg trousers are ideal for riding bikes, not to mention a must this season. The pretty scoopneck blouse and pumps complete this feminine ensemble.”
“With such a vibrant hair colour, it would be wrong not to carry it through in the outfit! This look is kooky but casual and finished with some lovely nautical shoes.”
“The cut of the trousers in this all-in-one are a great loose style for summer. I love the subtle bow belt detail.”
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‘L’ CHECKS OUT YOUR LOOKS THIS MONTH AS YOU’RE SWANNING AROUND YORK “Clashing colours and prints isn’t always a bad thing. This lass perfects it by using the black top to break it all up.”
“Nautical is back, and this time even more stylish than ever! A classic dress and blazer combination is given a retro twist with a basket bag and headscarf.”
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n I e l Sty ity C e h T e l b a n o i h s a F A ffair... A The 150+ guests who attended ‘Style In The City’ were treated to a totally dazzling gathering of fashion, style and beauty at the Pitcher & Piano, Wednesday 16th June, after 4 providers of fabulousness staged the event in aid of Breast Cancer Research.
Looks created by: Bunty & Co. Elizabeth Wells Prescribe Skincare Bang Hair
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The evening opened with a catwalk feast of fashions by Bunty & Co. of Pocklington and lingerie from Elizabeth Wells, The Shambles. ‘Young Blood’ make up was beautifully applied by Prescribe Skincare, also of Pocklington whilst the hair styling on the night was in the creative hands of Bang Hair, Gillygate. A dozen Miss York finalists, including the recently crowned Miss York, Hannah Buffam, who is currently studying at York University were amongst the bounty of beautiful girls who gave their time and their looks to model for the charity event. An extra saucy treat was provided when Pole Position Exercise Group flaunted some tricks on their 3m high portable pole for lingerie retailer, Elizabeth Wells, Shambles.
Fashion, Style, & Beauty After the show, an array of tips, techniques and retail bargains were provided by the companies for the crowd to ponder whilst sipping on 2for1 cosmopolitan cocktails. ‘Celebrity Scissorhands’ style donations were made for hair styling by the Bang team leader, Sarah Cotton and Jody Toner, their recently established L’Oréal Professionnel I.D. Artist. The ‘Style In The City’ quartet, together with the help of Pitcher & Piano managed to raise well over £700 on the night through ticket sales, prize draws and donations. Nicola Scott of Bunty & Co. said, “Thank you to everyone who came and helped to make the event a huge success... we raised lots of money for a very worthy cause and had fun at the same time... what more could we ask for! Who knew we could sell so many net tutu skirts in one evening!! I think we have Carrie Bradshaw to thank for that!... Oh and thank you so much to all our wonderful models who did us all very proud!”
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Style In The City raised over £700 for the worthy cause. All in all, ‘Style In The City’ was a brilliantly produced and very fashionable affair which seemed to perfectly hit the mark for the style savvy people of York. Sounds like, in true ‘Sex & The City’ style, there’s already talks of a sequel. We’ll keep you posted, girls! 27
STAYING IN YORK THIS YEAR RATHER THAN JETTING OFF ACROSS THE POND? HERE ARE SOME LITTLE IDEAS ON HOW TO EMBRACE THE BRITISH SUMMER AND FOOL YOUR BODY INTO THINKING IT’S ON HOLIDAY!
TRILBYTASTIC ...Yes it’s a word. Tilt this gorgeous hat from Monsoon so low over your eyes you won’t be able to see where you are! Genius.
THE SCENT OF SUMMER
(WITHOUT THE BISCUIT) Nothing beats the smell of freshly cut grass on a summer’s day and Lush have only gone and bottled it! Start your day with a shower, a squeeze of this, along with some dodgy showerhead vocals, and your day is off to a great start. Fake tan and bronzer are perilous minefields so make life easy, streak free, and sweet smelling with Charlotte Island body tint. 28
SUPER FRUIT TEA
Good if you’re feeling: slow and lifeless. The antioxidants in their super fruits will help stave off “Squashed Hedgehog Syndrome” i.e. “feeling run down” – get it? Sorry :)
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IT’S TIME TO TREAT YOURSELF TO A FEW CONFIDENCE BOOSTERS READY FOR BARING THAT BEAUTIFUL BODY OF YOURS... SUMMER IS HERE! We’ve teamed up with luxury medispa Face etc on Coppergate to give you a few ideas.
Revitalise
If skin’s looking a littl dull it’s time for a pick me up. Take time out to relax while the Mulberry and Vitamin C revitalise skin and antioxidants leave it bursting with radiance. Illusminating Facial (1hr) £45 For Dull Skin
Relax
Using essential oils, this fast acting massage will relieve all that built up tension you’ve been carrying around. Perfect for a lunch time treat. Elemis Deep Tissue Back Massage (30 Minutes) £25
Glow for Guys
Pedi Perfect It’s flip-flop time! Don’t hide those tootsies away, treat yourself to an intense pedicure to get feet ready for promenading in the sunshine. Custom Pedicure (45 mins) £22. Immaculate Pedicure (75 mins) £32
Guys, if you want to get your body looking buff, then soap and water will no longer cut the mustard. Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow will do the trick and who’d say no to having warm oil drizzled all over them as part of the treatment? Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow (45 mins) £35
www.faceetcmedispa.co.uk 8 Coppergate, York, YO1 9NR
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Close Shave
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A luxurious wet shave incorporating a ‘cut throat’ razor, hot towels, head, face, arm, hand massage and ‘The Flame’. The most relaxing experience ever to be had within a hairdressing salon.
Express Shave
A luxurious wet shave incorporating a ‘cut throat’ razor. A wet shave for people on the move.
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Close haircut using razor technique.
Beard Shape
As well as trimming your beard, we also offer a beard shaping service. This incorporates cut throat razor and hot towels. Future beard maintenance and shaping is also offered. The traditional art of the wet shave is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance and Cube have their own resident expert in Alex. Having trained with the best in Turkey where it is an integral part of the hairdressing curriculum many of Cube’s regular clientele entrust this important part of grooming to Alex to leave them looking and feeling their best, particularly on occasions when they absolutely must impress. It really is the perfect accompaniment for that hair cut from the city’s premium men’s salon and the epitome of style. With time you too can learn the technique (and Alex is always more than happy to offer advice), yet there is something quite special about the hour-long experience of having somebody do it for you. What’s more, at Cube the upmost care is given to every element of the preparation and shave, including the use of the best products available from Geo. F. Trumper and Taylors of Bond Street. Sitting in that chair, you’ll soon realise just why women enjoy being pampered so much!
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SUMMER STYLE. Everything you could want for the days of sunshine stretching ahead of us in York.
Max Mara Weekend
or style and class that’s bang on trend, you’ll find the brands to give you an outfit for every summer occasion. As the weather hots up so does the style department at Fenwick!
SAY HELLO. Hugo Boss Black comes to Fenwick Autumn 10’
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t s o M e h T Who’s ? l l A m e h T Stylish Of WHEN IT COMES TO FASHION, WE’RE NOT JUST ABOUT FLAT CAPS AND WELLIES. THERE ARE PLENTY OF FASHIONABLE YORKSHIRE FOLK, AND IT SEEMS A FEW OF THEM ARE WORKING IN OUR FAVOURITE HIGH STREET STORES... ELLE have spent the last three months peering into shop doorways (through fabulously oversized shades, of course) and picking out suitably stylish candidates for their SHOP GIRL To Stylist competition. Now the entries are in and there are five fabulous York girls hoping to win the prize – a stylist job at ELLE.
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HOLLIE RACE – TOPSHOP Hollie is a fan of Sienna Miller and Mary Kate Olsen and tops off her military styling perfectly with a well-placed hat.
HARRIET HARPER – FRENCH CONNECTION One of Harriet’s style icons is Sienna Miller. That laidback, boho style is given a glam makeover in her luxe looks.
Your Vote
YOU CAN VISIT SHOPGIRL. CLARE BROWNLEE – ELLEUK.COM TO SEE ALL THE REISS CONTESTANTS AND KEEP Clare’s icons include Alice Dellal and Diane AN EYE OUT FOR THE SEMI Kruger. She’s mixed FINALISTS WHO WILL BE elements of Kruger’s ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT elegance with Dellal’s FEW WEEKS. CAST YOUR VOTE attitude in this look. ONLINE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE YORK FASHIONISTA AND TELL ELLE WHAT YOU THINK OF THEIR STYLE! SARAH INESON – TOPSHOP Sarah’s style icons include Georgia Jagger and Farrah Fawcett. Her 60s style really shines through in this colourful creation.
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WORDS BY JEN HOLMES, FASHION BLOGGER littlebirdfashion.blogspot.com Twitter @_alittlebird
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PICNIC ATTIRE FOR THE DISCERNING DENIM LOVER Waistcoats based upon vintage designs from the great outdoors
Ball Park 3 quarter tee for playing ball afterwards
Best quality, loopwheeled in Japan zip up hoodie for when the sun drops
Lightwieght white shirt for a perfect summer day All products available from The Rugged Standard
The Rugged Standard The original store for vintage inspired Japanese denim and American work and sportswear With an exclusive selection of denim, we aim to be the destination store for the indigo lover.
Stockist of: Levis Vintage Clothing - Studio D’Artisan - Joe Mccoy - Post Overalls - Engineered Garments - Trickers - F-Troupe - Post Overalls - Mister Freedom - Jack Spade - Tender - Lee Archives - Yuketen - Inventory Japanese Magazines
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The Rugged Standard is York’s newest menswear store and recent expression of the online shop, superdenim.co.uk. Tucked away, this hidden gem provides some of the most authentic products, individually sourced from the US, Japan, and the UK. The products stocked are inspired by vintage workwear pieces, Americana and classic sportswear – sourced from brands who can be described as true artisans including Studio D’Artisan, Post Overalls, Levis Vintage Clothing, Lee Archives, Jack Spade, Trickers and Joe McCoy. Two of the most revered brands; Engineered Garments and Yuketen will soon be arriving in store so keep a look out...
Take a stroll down High Petergate and look out for the pillar box red front door.
between 11am and 6pm. Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays.
All in the Jeans
The Rugged Standard First Floor 19 High Petergate York YO1 7EN 01904 702363 customercare@superdenim.co.uk
www.superdenim.co.uk
Denim was the starting point of the online store and continues to be our specialist subject. We understand jeans and how emotionally attached you can become to a good pair of jeans. In fact, the company was born out of frustration from being unable to source the best denim available. So we’ve filled our little shop with the best. Levi’s Vintage and Lee Archives (made in Japan) are American classic options, but the Japanese are represented by their finest; Studio D’Artisan and Joe McCoy. You’ll also find Tender, a seriously nice brand from the UK. We understand denim and strive to offer a personal service driven by a desire to see you wearing the jeans you love. Honestly. 59
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Ways to bring the summer into your home (even if the weather isn’t working its magic outside)
SMALL THINGS ce fluffy Shower gel and ni up a n towels can brighte um im bathroom with min effort and spend!
If you’re like us and sitting there willing the sun to come out to play, take matters into your own hands and bring some feel good brightness into your home! All you need CONTRIBUTED BY can be found in York, Yorkshire based so take a little walk Interior Designer, (and your brolly) and Anna Ward. head to these shops for some great little items SMALL SCALE to perk up your home: MAXIMUM IMPACT... If you’re not feeling the whole wallpapered wall angle, take a look at York based fabric designer Jorja Wilkinson Design. Her prints are so new and different they should take pride of place in your home. Use them in a clever way to make the best wow factor – our favourite is a lampshade in the Toucan fabric!
CREATE YOUR OWN POSH PRINTS Yeah, we know ‘staycations‘ are all the rage, but if you are literally dreaming of that incredible beach you went to the other year then bring the view back! Take your favourite holiday snap and get it mounted and framed professionally at Image, on High Petergate. Ask for their reclaimed wood framing range, that looks fantastic and never underestimate how amazing it can make the photo look!
AS SOON AS YOU WAKE UP... Even if you’re still feeling a bit delicate, some colourful bed linen will perk you up! Best of all, this reversible set means that you can have a bright, stripy summer and then switch it over when it’s colder for a darker more cosy feel. www.brownsofyork.co.uk 38
A fab home, without all the home work Interior design isn’t scary, it’s about making your home somewhere you love! Whether you need help with organisation, inspiration or just something a little bit different, then we can create the perfect little abode for you to relax in. Bedrooms to lounges, batchelor pads to boudoirs, we do it all - with bells on!
Image is an independent Gallery situated on the historic street of High Petergate.
Feel free to drop an email to anna@furnishedbyanna.co.uk or call 0113 244 0117. www.furnishedbyanna.co.uk
Design. Source. Deliver. Furnish.
We provide a laid back and friendly approach to art offering a unique selection of art, frames, and unusual gifts. 01904 630253
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Choose your initial, the initial of a loved one or a letter that means something only to you and we’ll mount a vintage wooden scrabble tile for you onto a gold or silver plated chain. £9.95 elsiebelle.bigcartel.com
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Anyone in their right mind loves ice cream and with the opening of York’s newest ice cream parlour Live&Love were jumping with sugar induced joy. Make your own creation with the help of the connoisseurs at The Luxury Ice Cream Co on Back Swinegate. We loved pistachio and tiramisu in a waffle cone!
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Search ‘Personalised Apple Crate Planter’ on gettingpersonal.co.uk and you’ll find these beautiful antique sturdy Pine Planters, personalised with your name and message for £39.95
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Stylish and sleek with plenty of styles to suit your home, you can choose your own plants and fishies to make these tanks your own. With 7 stockists of Biorb in York there’s plenty of choice! Search on reefone.com/where-to-buy for your nearest store.
This is a little different, think of it as a ‘blank canvas’, something to have a hand in creating or changing. There’s nothing quite like making your mark.
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This York-born chart from Snowhome allows you to measure yourself against an amazing scale of mythical creatures, household ephemera, birds, beasts and iconic objects. £9.95
GREEN GRENADES
The result of a collaboration between York’s very own snowhome and leading design brand Suck UK. Throw a flower bomb in your garden and watch the beauty of nature taking over. £12 for 3 from www.snow-home.co.uk
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YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE Personalise your own ceramic creation at Rainbows, it’s amazing fun for kids of all ages. Go on, watch Dad attempt to paint a Spiderman face for his little hero. www.rainbowsceramics.co.uk
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LittleBlackBook Listening to the Musicians in Parliament Square Parliament Square
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“It’s always nice to take a pause in Parliament Square and listen to the music by the fountain. It’s great to see different people and their talents, otherwise hidden away.” Jeff
The Garden of the New School House Gallery Peasholme Green, York, Y01 7PW
“It is easily noticeable from the city walls; that’s how I found it! The garden is hidden away from the street, tranquil, secluded, yet close to the bustle of town.” Neil Harris PICK UP A PICNIC READ
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“Wonderful collection of second hand books, most are in a good condition and nowhere near as expensive as new! Even if they are a bit dog eared it doesn’t matter to me, I like thinking the book has a history. It’s a much more personal way of adding to my growing collection, and you never know what you will find.” Laura 42
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“It is a wonderful place to browse around. It’s such a rustic and traditional deli. I love the range of jams, and the different bread rolls are fantastic. Much more charming than your average supermarket!” Pauline
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Cycling Along The River The Rive Ouse
“There is nothing better than cycling to work from Millennium bridge all the way along the river into town. The trees are beautiful, and the fact that it is pedestrian means you can avoid the manic traffic rush into York in the morning. However, it makes an interesting journey when the river floods!” Joe
The House of Avalon 5 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN
“Situated near the Minster, it is a quirky vintage clothes shop from the outside with a small tea shop hidden in the back! Drink tea and coffee from eclectic cups and saucers and eat pretty cupcakes from floral cake stands, whilst Breakfast at Tiffany’s is projected onto the wall beside you!” Emily Mayor 43
Next Month’s Creative Brief is...
Nostalgia THE DEADLINE IS JULY 18TH
You all know the deal, and if you’re a newbie then head to www.loveyork.org to check out the guidelines and entry requirements! We were so impressed with the entries for Creative Brief this month, we can’t wait to see what you talented lot come up with for the next theme - NOSTALGIA.
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Congratulations to Robyn Miller the winner of ‘High Summer’.
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Robyn Miller “The height of summer when the clothes get shorter, people holiday, and the atmosphere is generally bright and happy - to combine all these elements of summer I decided to create three pin-up style images, a lazy summer afternoon (with a martini), chilling by the pool, and finally a hot summer picnic.“
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Alice Kevans “My artwork for “High summer” is about seeing things when mother nature at her best in the wild. Experiencing those unique times with animals in open surroundings in mid summer. Those are special moments that you will hold dearly in your memory forever, and I wanted to share that with you through my illustration.”
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‘Where shall I go today?’
Rachael Carr “I like to experiment with media and style. Summer to me is about feeling free - a theme that seems to underlie a lot of my artwork at the moment, whether it be by portraying a sense of freedom in the figures that I paint, or using birds as an ‘emblem’ of freedom.”
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Amy Hodgson “I am a second year student studying contemporary fine art practice at York St John. My work is based around producing contemporary textiles using traditional techniques. I am also a volunteer at the Quilt Museum, York and I have been influenced by the quilts there to produce this work ‘Ice creams’ inspired by the theme of High Summer. I have re-used and re-cycled fabrics to produce the work found in local charity shops.”
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Karen Thomas Jewellery designer Karen Thomas has been living & working in York for over 12 years. Inspired by walks on the beach in "High Summer" her Silver Shell Collection & chunky claw set Pebble Collection are a great way to hold on to that summer feeling whatever the weather. www.karenthomasjewellery.co.uk
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SHOUT ABOUT IT “This is what first-class fantasy is all about.” Fantasybookreview.co.uk “Moments of pure genius...” Sci-fi-online.com Chosen, the debut novel by York author Jerry Ibbotson, is available to buy for £7.99 from Pulse in Fossgate, Xing Smoothies on the Shambles or online from
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LOCAL TALENT
THE BLUEST BLUE BY PAUL OSBORNE
24:7 THEATRE FESTIVAL
The show will be on as a part of Manchester’s prestigious 24:7 Theatre Festival at New Century House in the city centre. See www.247theatre Festival.co.uk for ticket prices and booking.
desire, stretching from A comic and compelling tale of loss and housing estate. There will the tourist traps of York to a Barnsley from the 5th to the 7th be four evening performances in York tre, 41 Monkgate. of August at Upstage Centre Youth Thea le soon at Tickets and show times will be availab
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We’ve got 5 copies of local Yorkie and author Jerry Ibbotson’s book Chosen to give away.
Turn the lights down low, curl up in an armchair and prepare yourself for a whole new world.
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All you have to do is email hello@loveyork.org with your name and address and ‘CHOSEN’ TO BUY, SEARCH:
‘Chosen-Jerry-Ibbotson’ on Amazon.com
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Support local talent and book your tickets to see this production by Old Bomb Theatre Company.
CALLING ALL IVEeSPark CREAT at Rowntre YORK PRIDE Saturday 14th August, 1-6pm
York Pride is calling for as many local artists, performers, craftspeople, charities, youth groups and enthusiasts to be involved as possible to really make York Pride one to remember this e, year. There will be performers on stag and les cast ncy bou , drink , stalls, food live demos. Anyone is welcome so get in touch and be part of the fun.
SHOW YOUR PRIDE! Contact Russell Norton at York Pride 2010. @YorkUKPride yorkukpride@gmail.com
BOX OFFICE
Tuesday 17th Saturday 21st August
GEORGE’S ROALD DAHL’S COMIC MASTERPIECE MARVELOUS GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE COMES TO GRAND OPERA HOUSE MEDICINE YORK THIS MONTH
George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl in a brand new stage version by leading children’s dramatist, David Wood, is coming to delight family audiences at Grand Opera House York from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 August. First published in 1981, George’s Marvellous Medicine is one of Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories all about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion the results are explosive and the most incredible things begin to happen - it’s the start of George’s amazing adventures which provide a wonderful knockabout comic romp for the audience!
George is the greatest family entertainment for all over 4s plus well behaved grown- ups - particularly non-grumpy grannies!
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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
THE SHOW OF THE SUMMER IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS AT YORK THEATRE ROYAL. FROM 22ND JULY TO 21ST AUGUST, THE ENTIRE THEATRE WILL BECOME AN OVERGROWN TOAD HALL. AS YOU STEP INTO THE FOYER YOU WILL STEP BACK INTO MR TOAD’S WILLOWY WORLD...
And if you want to find out how Mole, Toad, Ratty and Badger are occupying themselves in the run up to the show follow them on twitter @YorkMole @YorkToad @YorkBadger @YorkRatty.
You can even follow the mischievous Chief Weasel as he wreaks havoc @York Weasel.
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Join Mole as he introduces you to his friends; amiable Ratty, wise Badger and infamous Mr Toad and escape into a world of river boating and adventure as you enter Toad Hall. Together they will take you on an action packed story where they battle weasels, venture in to the Wild Woods and have the odd mis-hap with motor cars and caravans!
Box Office: 01904 623568 www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk,
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SUSAN STOCKWELL’S EXHIBITION
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FROM 18TH JUNE - 31ST OCTOBER, ST MARY’S CHURCH OPENS ITS DOORS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING OF SUSAN STOCKWELL’S EXHIBITION ‘FLOOD’
This year is the talented Susan Stockwell’s chance to transform the interior of York’s beautiful St Mary’s Church into a work of Art. It is the 5th year that the church has commissioned an artist to react to the 13th Century church’s interior. For Susan, ‘Flood’ is the crescendo finale of a busy year of four other exhibitions taking place all over England. ‘Flood’ sees the inside of the church transformed into a flowing surge of electronic wires creating a waterfall down over stacked box components on a red backdrop against the architectural stones of the medieval building. Inspiration came from the site’s architecture, the religious stain glass windows, religious and historical connotations and Stockwell reveals the influence ‘from a make do and mend household’. The installation tackles the issues of consumerism, religion, communication and ecology. Technology has become a major part of today’s society, with the rapid replacement of ‘up-to-date’ equipment creating unusable waste; Susan uses computer parts barely even 3 years old in the construction of the installation. “Susan explains that both technology and the church are ‘abundant cells for communication’ and told us that overall she is excited how this experience has developed her work as an artist.”
Check out www.yorkstmarys.org.uk for more information on the ‘Flood’ and past exhibitions, and www.susanstockwell.co.uk for information on Susan Stockwell herself. The exhibition is open 10am-4pm and admission is free.
Kentmere House Gallery
www.kentmerehouse.co.uk Kentmere House Gallery is one of York’s hidden gems friendly and welcoming it’s York’s only gallery housed in the relaxed setting of a large Victorian house overlooking York racecourse. Showing only original works by artists from far and wide, alongside locals at affordable prices. Visitors are welcome to visit the gallery anytime with a telephone call in advance 01904 656507 Otherwise open: every Thursday evening, 6pm-9pm, & the first weekend of every month, 11am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday.
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Ann Petherick Kentmere House Gallery 53 Scarcroft Hill York, YO24 1DF 01904 656507
Jack Cook York St John Fine Arts Department have created the ‘ArtSpace Prize’, named after the gallery co-owned by the judge, Greg McGee, who is once again delighted to choose the recipient of what was previously the ‘Start4Art Prize’. “I’m honoured to be asked to judge the winner, and I’m delighted that ArtSpace has been recognised with this eponymous prize. The quality of York St John’s degree shows is known nationally, and whittling down the runners up from such a collection of exciting degree exhibitions was very hard. We were really thrilled by a dozen pieces. But when it came to judging the work I had to think from a gallerist’s more curatorial point of view. Jack’s work was wild and very witty, and it merited closer inspection via the portfolio that now accompanies every York St John’s graduate’s display. There is obviously a lot going on this young man’s mind, his portfolio had the breadth of ideas of a team of five artists. As soon as I felt that delicious mix of amusement, revulsion and admiration for the man’s showmanship, I thought: ‘that’s our boy’.
WINNER JACK WITH GREG OF ARTSPACE
Roddy Hunter, Head of Fine Arts says: “This award is a collaboration between YSJ Fine Arts and The ArtSpace to support professional development of our graduating artists. The prize rewards its winner with mentoring, a solo exhibition in The ArtSpace Gallery in September and an invitation to return to exhibit at York St John in CREATE ’11.”
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11 MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN POTTERS ASSOCIATION Teapot by Isabel Denyer
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Stereo Fibbers The Duchess 15-18th July £49 Weekend pass
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WE THOUGHT WE’D SHARE WITH YOU THE MELODIC SOUNDS EMANATING FROM YORK’s MUSIC VENUES THIS MONTH...
York is home to new alternative/goth festival DV8 from 15-18 July. With 45 bands performing across 3 venues (Stereo, Fibbers, The Duchess) across the city over the 3 days, you can pick and choose who you want to see and move between venues which are no more than 15 minutes walk from one another. If the goth scene floats your boat, then a weekend pass is great value at £49. Day tickets are also available. For the full schedule of acts visit www.dv8fest.com
Fibbers 9th July £13.00
Eel Pie Island toubleamakers Mystery Jets come to Fibbers this month as part of their promotional tour for their third studio album, Serotonin. What started off as a family project in the early nineties is now a well honed fivepiece indie band that relishes live performances. Expect the odd addictive tune and plenty of onstage antics from these showmen.
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3rd July £5 adv, £3 on the gate www.copmanthorpe.org.uk/ carnival
This summer, Copmanthorpe Carnival is back once again with an even bigger and better mix of live music, dance, and entertainment. Saturday 3rd July will see Compmanthorpe Recreation Centre adopt a “nations of the World Cup” theme with events including a five-a-side football tournament, a big screen for the World Cup days’ matches, and lots of fun and games for the family.
OLIVER J BROOKE www.myspace.com/oliverjbrooke
PLAYORK
York’s very own vocal incarnate of Buckley, offering equisite lyrics with beautiful melodies to lift the spirit and have you contemplating the finer things in life.
HUNGRY GHOSTS www.myspace.com/hungryghostsuk
A FEW LOCAL ARTISTS WE THINK YOU SHOULD GET TO KNOW. SHARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS ON OUR FACEBOOK! Courtesy of Rob Teasdale Photography
It’s always refreshing to come across personable, fun, and down to earth bands, and Hungry Ghosts are just that. Having supported bands like Supergrass and The Future Heads, these guys are big news and well worth a scout out. Our personal favourite ‘Spider Season Teaser’ is perfect for a Friday morning - it just is.
HOLLY TAYMAR www.myspace.com/hollytaymar York is privileged to have such a stunning vocalist gracing us with her presence. With tunes to calm and lyrics that reach out to you, Miss Taymar is a firm live&love favourite. See her live on 17th July at Deershed Festival (have a look at p68 of L&L issue 4), and again at Galtres Festival on 24th August. Meanwhile, listen to ‘Keeping Time’ - it’s a mood soother.
HOUSE CONCERTS YORK www.houseconcertsyork.co.uk In a village just outside York a musical revolution is taking place. Major acts are taking note and forming an orderly line to be part of the action. These events are hush hush and the only way to see for yourselves is to join the mailing list and have your clicking finger at the ready as places fill up FAST. You make a donation to the artist you want to see and you’ll be sent a private invitation. The gigs are relaxed and very chilled out, it’s a great way to meet new people and to meet the artists too. You can listen to all the past shows online, which is rather kind of Tony and Nicki, the organisers, to share. Some of the acts you may be lucky enough to see have graced the Albert Hall, The Jules Holland Show, Radio One’s Jo Whiley show, and the act that deserves a mention for effort is the one that came all the way from the far north of Canada after a 7 day drive to New York! It’s all about the music not the money!
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There’s something rather special about the Forest of Galtres Festival, and I’m not quite sure what it is that makes it so. Like so many other festivals its got lots of stages, bands and tents and all that, but it takes something more for a festival to take on a magical and sometimes even spiritual dimension. Glastonbury always does that for me, but so many others are really just big concerts with lots of security and fencing and plastic toilets. No soul. But a true festival celebrates the wonder of life and the peak of human creativity and talent, and now into its sixth year, the organisers of the Galtres Festival seem to be getting it right. The emphasis on fine local food and Yorkshire beer is just the start - but it does indicate that this event has values beyond making money; in fact all of the money they make goes to charity. Seeing 100 different ales all from North Yorkshire racked high to the walls of the marquees is a truly wonderful sight - barely topped by the same view in the next tent except for it’s thousands of gallons of cider sourced from the best orchards of Britain, so the cider wins for me. The Galtres Festival started life as a small beer festival at the back of the local pub, and while its grown each year into something much greater, it’s still the best beerfest by far I’ve ever been to. It’s partly because of all the wonderful music not just the headliners which grab the reviews, but all the weird and wonderful bands which come out of the woodwork each year, from
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! swing to reggae to deep blues. Four stages will be playing almost non-stop and that means about 100 bands and artists, as well as loads more impromptu performance in and around the arena. The beautiful people from the Arts Barge Project are apparently heavily involved this year, adding a new dimension of wackiness, live art installations, cabaret nights, musical collaborations, and even the creation of a huge drunken ox and oxman - an incarnation of the curious festival logo. There’s always loads to do for families, and they’re planning a Wonderland theme so come expecting giant toadstools, huge hats, mad tea parties and the odd white rabbit darting about. But probably the best thing is the kind of people that come - they’re just so lovely and friendly. They probably come because of all the other stuff they do and the values they promote, and probably the hard-edged rugged crowd stay away for the same reasons. It’s just such a nice place to be, among people who want to spend a weekend in the beautiful Hambleton Hills remembering that despite all of life’s difficulties there’s an awful lot to celebrate.
www.galtresfestival.org.uk The Forest of Galtres Festival is supported by Welcome to Yorkshire Yorkshire.com
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Dreams; we all have them and we are safe in notion that they are ours, and ours alone. The director of The Dark Knight turns this idea on its head and presents us with a mind warping world in which no dream is safe. Leonardo DiCaprio delves into the subconscious, where victims are most vulnerable, in an effort to carry out the perfect crime. Engaging in distortion at the velocity of The Matrix, and the mind play of Donnie Darko, this is a film which is destined to perplex, fascinate and delight.
(15) From 16th July Vue Reel
NATALIE MILNER’S PICK OF THE RELEASES TO BE SCREENED IN YORK’S CINEMAS THIS MONTH...
(U) From 19th July 23rd July for 3D Vue Reel
Young or old we cannot resist the temptation to revisit our favourite Toy Story characters! Andy is going to college, so where does that leave the toys? In the sticky hands of the local nursery school inhabitants! The third film flourishes under the direction of Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo) and the fresh approach of Michael Arndt (screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine). The combination of dry humour and slap stick comedy means the lovable characters do not disappoint. 68
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Grasp the chance to engross yourself in Peter Greenaway’s 2007 Nightwatching. Dutch painter Rembrandt has just finished his masterpiece in 1642: The Night Watch, but behind the canvas is much more than an artist’s vision. Controversy, murder and intrigue are laced within the brush strokes. British actor Martin Freeman shows he is not only brilliant in comic roles as he revives the private and public trials of an influential and inspiring man.
“THEIR TOWN NEEDED THEM. SORT OF.”
S R E T H G I CRIMEF usively in lm shot excl fi re tu a fe a city at last rs, aking in the CrimeF ighte m lm fi r fo g ival. e fla nal F ilm Fest o York, flew th ti a rn te In burgh month’s Edin The Gothic vigilante comedy received strong reviews after a sold out showing at the Festival, and is now set for a roll-out in Picturehouse cinemas across the country in July. You can catch it in City Screen from 2nd to 8th July, with a special Q&A with Cast and Crew on the Friday.
the typical ‘grim up North’ narratives of the last decade emanating from the region.
CrimeFighters boosts a wealth of emerging local talent on both sides of the camera, with many of the cast and crew originating from an education at York St John University. Made on a miniscule budget of We’re certain Watts & Co are £5,000 and borne out of frustration destined for bright futures in the of writer-director Miles Watts towards industry, and hope the success of the kind of films that were being CrimeFighters signals the start of made, or more importantly not, in greater support for filmmaking in York. Yorkshire. The black-and-white To find out more about the film visit film offers viewers a plot based on optimism and escapism, rather than www.crimefightersfilm.com 69
My name is Gemma Holloway; I’m 27, I live and work in York City centre. I have put together this event through networking, to bring together York bands and businesses to support my friend’s son and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
“Friends working together with one aim; to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, by doing random things, individually and together. Each of us is organising a different fundraising event, including a fun run, fashion show, underwater tea party and a sky dive.”
“Joining together York Bands to raise cash and support York’s Music scene! Tickets are available now from The Duchess £5 per ticket.”
Featuring Memphis Crash and Kiss Kiss Kill.
“Alfie was born in July 2008 with a rare heart condition called transposition of the great arteries (his arteries were in the wrong place). At 16 days old he underwent open heart surgery in which Alfie’s heart stopped. During this procedure it was discovered that Alfie suffered from a rare condition called Pulmonary Hypertension, a condition which causes the pulmonary artery to expand in size and block the airway. He has stopped breathing numerous times and is on medication daily. Unfortunately at the moment, there is no cure! We aim to highlight not just Alfie and what he is going through, but also to highlight the amazing work that the doctors and nurses do at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Their support has helped Tracey, Rob and Alfie as well as many other families though such difficult times. In fundraising as much as possible we can show the hospital, Tracey, Rob and Alfie that we care, even when we aren’t there in person.”
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A I C O S R E D A RE Thursday 22nd July 7pm
Join Live&Love and Chocolatiers Little Pretty Things at The Cooking Rooms for an evening of taste sensations
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Little Pretty Things Yorkshire Chocolatiers create hand made chocolates using Yorkshire’s finest flavours CHEFS CHAMPION and produce including LOCAL PRODUCE.. fruits, real ales and even The Cooking Rooms’ cheeses. Join us for an state-of-the-art kitchens evening of product are the venue for a broad development - tasting programme of cookery and flavour matching classes to suit all tastes to help us develop and abilities. Experienced some new and exciting and talented local chefs chocolates. We’ll explore champion Yorkshire chocolate combinations produce, helping you with interesting products create anything from - even bring your own seasonal preserves to along and we’ll create authentic Indian or a brand new chocolate Italian food. for you to sample and critique.
www.thecookingrooms.com York Eco Business Centre Amy Johnson Way, York
THE EXPERIENCE Come along and join in with us for a taste of the cooking room experience and chocolate experimentation. A hands on treat that will rival your average Thursday night out! Friendly, relaxed and fun to take part in, don’t miss out! Limited places available.
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Oxfam Book Quiz
AFTER THE SUCCESS OF THE INAUGURAL OXFAM BOOKFEST IN 2009, THE NATIONAL FORTNIGHT OF BOOK EVENTS IN OXFAM STORES RETUNS ON THE 3RD JULY.
The festival is one of the highlights in Oxfam Book’s fundraising calendar - last year the 350 events saw a 40% rise in book donations and hundreds of thousands of pounds of povertybusting sales. This year, four main events are planned in York:
8PM, MONDAY 5TH JULY The lovely people at Pivni on Patrick Pool will be hosting the first ever Oxfam book quiz to be held in York. Take part in the top floor with a bottle or two from their exquisite Belgian beer selection. Entry is £5 and teams are limited to four people.
York Poetry Workshop
THURSDAY EVENING 8TH JULY Once again Oxfam Books on Low Petergate are pleased to host the York Poetry Workshop. The evening event will be in two halves: members of the group will read their work and after the interval there will be an open session chaired by your host for the evening, Sam from the Oxfam Bookstore. This event is 100% free and wine will be served during the night.
Screening of ‘The Happy Boys’ 5.30PM, SUNDAY 11TH JULY
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Pat Borthwick
THURSDAY 15TH JUKY JULY Renowned poet Pat Borthwick (Between Clouds and Caves, Littlewood Arc and Swim, Mudfog) will be reading her work at this second free event in the Low Petergate store.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE...
VOLUNTEER OXFAM BOOKS
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9.30am Arrive at Oxfam Books I’m greeted warmly by the team as I arrive at Oxfam; I settle in and make some coffee.
10.00am
Begin sorting a big bag of donations that arrived yesterday. It’s always really great to see such generosity, after all this is what keeps the shop running.
12.00 noon Spend an hour on the till; I love working here at the forefront of the shop and especially enjoy meeting all the customers that visit. We get such a variety of clientele, both young and old; locals and tourists; those who prefer to browse the fiction and others who are searching specifically for specialist books. Today, more notable customers include an enthusiast of Yorkshire Trains, a fan of The Beatles (judging by the LP purchases) and a very hyperactive child who bounces to the till, Harry Potter in hand.
2.00pm
After lunch I spend time pricing books according to quality, stopping to read the blurbs of intriguing and obscure ones.
3.00pm
A new volunteer arrived today, Chris; I give him a tour of the shop, and explain how to work the till. It’s so positive to see new faces, volunteers are the core of Oxfam retail and their efforts contribute significantly to Oxfam’s success.
4.30pm Home time!
One final job, I update our online blog (http://oxfambookspetergateyork. wordpress.com/), then head home after a rewarding day.
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WITH PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR JANE TOMLINSON’S YORK 10K, IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND GET IN SHAPE FOR THE BIG DAY.
With Stu Goulden
Take it from me. I am, in almost every sense, a pretty average young man. I drink lots. I eat more. I find excuses to do as little as possible. Any physical fitness I once possessed had been drained out of me in the last six months, as we launched the magazine and worked ourselves to the bone. So I treated these two challenges as a catalyst for righting these wrongs, and acting as a springboard to a healthier me. I gave myself a month – well rather, I had that deadline enforced upon me but I chose to embrace it with good grace.
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Faced with making changes to my diet or exercising more, I opted to follow a few elementary rules in the former and to undergo a drastic overhaul in the latter. So in came a diet of more water, an allowance of a single multi-pack of crisps a week (my guilty pleasure), daily trips to smoothie connoisseurs Xing, and a commitment to eat in rather than out (an expensive habit I’d developed over the years). I’m pleased to say that all trips to the pub, red meat, and cheese boards all survived the cut. Some people, myself included, just aren’t cut out for sacrifices that big. Next step was joining a gym. I won’t say which one, but it’s big, fancy, and most importantly only a 10-minute cycle ride from our office.
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This is when I encountered my first major hurdle. It’s an embarrassing one but we’re all friends, right? Promise you won’t laugh? I couldn’t fit in my old gym kit. Not only is it tragic and embarrassing, it also sent me into a mild panic about being forced to attend my introductory session in my pants. Fortunately I found a solution in an oversized t-shirt I’d accidently bought at a LA Lakers game, although I did look a tool in a t-shirt that ran the most part down my thigh. When asked what my ambitions were on joining the gym by the sales person, I couldn’t bring myself to reveal the true answers of wishing to “lose my muffin tops” and to “avoid being overtaken by a 2-person pantomime horse in August’s race”, so I opted with “toning”. Mistake number one. In an introductory session I was put through the most torturous 60-minutes of my life and emerged sweaty, aching, moaning, and shocked about how bad I’d let things get. At that point, I vowed not to look at a single dumbbell for 30-days as the thought of weights alone was too much of a deterrent for me. Just as I’ve outgrown hayfever, I feel I’m now allergic to lifting heavy metal in close proximity to gangs of other men....
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...I found allies in the treadmill and the rowing machines. I put this down to their strategic position in front of the big screens showing World Cup matches – a true masterstoke, I’m pleased to say that what started off a humiliating ritual every other day, quickly turned into a rather enjoyable routine. I saw progress early on, and the breathless 30-minute work-outs in week one soon became a thing of the past as I was breaking the hour-mark before I knew it. Initially my body would pay the price the day or two after a workout, but I secretly took pleasure feeling this way – it certainly beats feeling bloated! I’m sure I’m not alone it suffering from boredom at the gym, but think the time away from it since the start of the year has more or less cured that. It also helps that I can readily swap the gym for a run along the river when the sun is shining and I fancy a change of scenery. Who knows I might even venture to the tennis courts and swimming pool that I am also paying for as part of my membership. I trust they exist, not that I’ve seen either. A month on, and I feel ready to take on the challenges ahead of me which I now realised I’d agreed to naively, but sometimes it’s good to jump in the deep end. I’ll see you at the finish line – I’ll be the one just in front of pantomime horse!
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Support e The Caus In our pages, we’ve previously reported on York’s unofficial status as the capital of fair trade in the UK, and our regular columnist (and Shared Earth owner) Jeremy Piercy talks us through the impact of tough times in the economy and the effect this is having on our local fair trade landscape. On a positive note, last year marked the 15th anniversary of Fairtrade in the UK and in recent years it has hit critical mass, with Fairtrade products making a regular appearance in the shopping baskets of more and more shoppers. Despite predictions that the financial pressures of the recession would deal a heavy blow to spending on Fairtrade products by UK consumers, the market continues to grow, albeit a much slower rate in 2010 than in recent years. This is presumably driven by new commitments by major players in the food and drink industry who are finally switching on to sustainability issues. Fair trade more generally paints a story of mixed fortunes for such stores in York. Shared Earth with its prime location for tourist traffic on Minster Gates has experienced a drop in sales for more than two months, after a steady increase over the last three years. In contrast, Fairer World on Gillygate is reporting
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that its sales are picking up. Even the world cup has helped – Fairer World has been selling fair trade footballs (a trade notorious for its use of child labour) almost every day. The Spurriergate Centre, along with Shared Earth, has had fewer visitors, but sales in its shop have gone up. Like Fairer World, it sells an extensive range of food with the Fairtrade Mark, which is unavailable in the supermarkets, and which regular customers keep coming back for. Elsewhere, ethical boutique One: Responsibly Gorgeous is moving into a better location and larger premises on Grape Lane, and Bolsita on Micklegate has enjoyed a steady flow of customers through the tough times. York can only continue its commitment to fair trade with your support. So thank you for those who have shown their unwavering loyalty to the cause. For those of you yet to shift from the high street, we’re here ready and waiting if you want to give us a try.
Jeremy Piercy started York’s first fair trade shop, Shared Earth, in 1986. It now has ten branches and is the UK’s largest fair trade retailer.
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THIS MONTH WE WELCOME OUR FIRST FESTIVAL TO SCOOP AS WE UNCOVER THE GOOD INTENTIONS BEHIND THE FOREST OF GALTRES FESTIVAL...
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In stark contrast to the giants in the summer festival scene, a desire to minimise the carbon footprint and protect the natural environment is at the heart of every decision by the organisers of Galtres. It is hoped this philosophy will ensure a net positive contribution to local conservation.
The ethical effort begins in the planning and setup of the festival, with a commitment to using local businesses, suppliers and performers wherever possible to cap transportation distances – for everything from marquees and printing, to food and drink. Few elements of the festival experience are left untouched as showers are solar powered, programmes printed on paper from sustainable sources, and a thorough clean-up of the site is a given with reseeding and replanting where necessary. There will also be an emphasis on fundraising at the event, with a percentage of charitable donations earmarked to stimulate
projects involving conservation and horticulture, especially for young people. Of course attendees can play their part too. Other green initiatives include encouraging revellers to travel by public transport, ample recycling facilities, and voluntary contributions welcomed on ticket sales towards the cost of a tree planting scheme close to the site. All in all, it is a pretty commendable effort. We’re hoping Galtres acts as positive example to the biggest culprits who, with a bit of imagination, can too clean up their act. www.galtresfestival.org.uk The Forest of Galtres Festival is supported by Welcome to Yorkshire Yorkshire.com
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“I’ve known Jo Pullar since 2006 when I started volunteering at Space 109 on Walmgate – which feels a lot like a second home to me.”
In the time I’ve known Jo, she’s done an amazing job in keeping Space 109 ticking over to get to where it is to day. It now has two rooms & is regularly used by all sorts of groups. Even when she’s probably got little left to give, she keeps on going – still working, being available to all sorts of people for all sorts of things. Even aside from Space 109, she’s still a respected figure who people just go to. As testament to her great character, which lies at the core of Space 109’s success – volunteers, employees, trustees and friends have all been thanked in numerous ways by Jo from meals, to a few drinks, a good hug or a thank you, and when budgets allow, payment.
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The Space 109 team are always more than ready to rally behind the project and support Jo, who, on top of everything she does, always seems to come up with exciting projects. I think everyone who knows Jo has their own unique relationship with her, as her versatile nature can meet the demands of others with such apparent ease. Jo is my local hero because more than anyone in York, and much like many others, she has changed my life. Without Jo, or Space 109 I wouldn’t have started down the path I am on, and without my Space 109 family, I wouldn’t find the positive energy to carry on when it’s hard. This is why I kept on supporting the Monday night children’s group every week for 8 months, even when I lived in Manchester (and this is why I came back to York). That special something is also why I will always make myself available for “Art of the Community” at Space 109.
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