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Stargazing with Hidden Horizons Explore the night sky at Dalby Forest
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MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN YORK A GRAND ONE! Relax in style this new year and make up for missed occasions with a variety of experiences at York's finest hotel. From cookery classes with a difference to stargazing experiences, gin journeys, afternoon tea, multiple dining options, stays and relaxing spa treatments... The Grand, York allows you to create memories to last a lifetime. Make the most of your visit to York and spend time at its best address.
DELICIOUS BRITISH CUISINE Visit The Rise Restaurant, one of the city's top restaurants, and enjoy fine British cuisine made with delicious Yorkshire produce. The restaurant oozes elegance and provides the perfect backdrop for both lunch and dinner.
FAMILY FUN STAYCATION Enjoy a night away with our 'fun for all the family' Family Package! After checking in, relax in one of our spacious rooms, whilst the little ones discover their welcome pack and set about deciding how to spend their Grandollars.
WINE PAIRING EXPERIENCE WITH BON COEUR 5TH - 6TH APRIL 2022 An experience designed for wine and food lovers; The Cookery School has partnered with winery Bon Coeur to provide a two-day experience filled with wine pairings, expert culinary guidance and a bespoke cookery class.
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Itching for something to do in York? Read our handy events and attractions guide covering York and surrounding areas.
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Information correct at time of publishing but subject to change. Please check with venues ahead of your visit.
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TOUCH TUINA: THE YEAR OF THE TIGER!, 11 St. Saviour’s
Place. 11am-4pm. Touch Tuina is welcoming everybody to celebrate Chinese New Year, with free Tuina massage tasters and talks on health and wellbeing. Book in advance by calling 07535646400. // UNTIL 13TH FEBRUARY
YOUNG GAINSBOROUGH: REDISCOVERED LANDSCAPING DRAWINGS YORK ART GALLERY. 25 newly
attributed Thomas Gainsborough drawings are on public display for the first time. Presented alongside paintings and works such as The National Gallery’s recently conserved masterpiece Cornard Wood (1748). To book tickets, visit yorkartgallery.org.uk. // UNTIL 3RD APRIL
PAINTINGS BY MARI FRENCH,
Kentmere House Gallery. Mari French is a Norfolk-based artist who has been described as 'one of Norfolk's fastest rising stars on the national art scene.' The abstract mixed media artist often paints landscapes such as coastline, salt 4
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marsh and moorland. See her work at Kentmere House Gallery for a limited time. Call ahead of your visit on 01904 656507 or visit www. kentmerehouse.co.uk. // 1ST FEBRUARY
THE LADIES BARBER SHOP CHOIR, Wigginton Recreational
Hall, 7:30pm. Wigginton and Haxby W. I. host an entertaining evening of music followed by tea and cake. Visitors welcome. // 2
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BARN DANCING, Acomb
Methodist Church Hall. 2.15pm - 4.30pm. An afternoon of Barn and Ceilidh style social dancing. Admission £2. For more information, call Phil on 01904 783029. // 3RD FEBRUARY
ALL GOLD COMEDY CLUB WITH PAUL TONKINSON,
Impossible York, St. Helen's Square, 8pm. Legend, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson is performing stand-up alongside MC Jonathan Mayor, Tadiwa Mahlunge and Tegan Marlow. Tickets £12.50 in advance from www.jokepit.com/e/6041
PUB PAINTING, Yates, 7pm. Fancy an evening of laughter and painting, with maybe a couple of pints thrown in? This fun-filled evening will put the fun back into art classes and any ability can join in. You don't need to bring any supplies, they will all be included in the cost of the ticket. To purchase visit tinyurl.com/y8zcvrf3 // 5TH FEBRUARY
MARTINI, GIN & PROSECCO FESTIVAL, Park Inn by Radisson,
12:30pm. Work your way through an array of delicious and innovative cocktails and drinks. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, samples of featured gins and your own glass to take home. To book visit tickettailor.com/events/ boutiqueevents/491751 YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA, York Barbican.
Join York Guildhall Orchestra for performances of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 with Rebecca Taylor on the Piano and Simon Wright conducting. Call 0844 8542757 to book or visit www. yorkbarbican.co.uk. SAY OWT SLAM, The Crescent Community Venue, 7.30pm. Poets
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have just three minutes to wow the audience with their performance poetry at this fun, raw and warm night out. This month, writer and performer Malaika Kegode is the guest poet. For more information, search SAY OWT SLAM on Facebook. // 8TH - 10TH FEBRUARY
THE ICE CREAM & ARTISAN FOOD SHOW 2022, Yorkshire
Events Centre, Harrogate. This unique event showcases the entirety of the ice cream industry with a huge assortment of varieties along with plenty of coffee, pastry and bakery stands. Visit ice-cream.org for more information. // 12TH FEBRUARY
LOVE CHEESE VALENTINE’S TASTING, Love Cheese, Gillygate.
7pm - 10pm. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by tasting some lovely cheeses paired with five sparkling wines. To book, visit Eventbrite and search Love Cheese. // 13TH FEBRUARY
WEDDING FAYRE, Tithe Barn, Poppleton. 11am - 2pm. Set in a beautiful 16th-century barn showcasing some of York's best wedding suppliers. Entry is free and visitors will receive a drink and goody bag on arrival. To exhibit, email fayresandevents@outlook. com for more information. VALENTINE’S DINNER, Carlton Towers, 7pm. Enjoy a three-course meal in the romantic stateroom overlooking the Carlton Towers Estate. For more information, call 01405 861662 or visit www. carltontowers.co.uk.
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YORK CENTRAL WI MEETING,
Jacobs Well, 7pm. Welcoming Polly Whitehead with a talk entitled "Defying Gravity" - Polly's experiences during her 30 year career as a gliding instructor For more information please email yorkcentralwi@gmail.com // 16TH FEBRUARY
BARN DANCING, Acomb Methodist Church Hall. 2.15pm - 4.30pm. An afternoon of Barn and Ceilidh style social dancing. Admission £2. For more information, call Phil on 01904 783029. // 18TH – 25TH MARCH
STARGAZING WITH HIDDEN HORIZONS, Dalby Forest, YO18
7LT. Fascinated by astrology and the solar system? Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky, focusing on objects in our solar system (the moon and other planets) as well as stars that reside far away from Earth within the Milky Way galaxy. This event will still go ahead in all weathers and use the indoor planetarium if needed. For more information, visit hiddenhorizons.co.uk. // 19TH -27TH FEB
THAT JORVIK VIKING THING.
The JORVIK Viking Centre hosts the world’s largest online Viking Festival during the February half-term, with interactive fun, live streams, and video on demand so you can immerse yourself in Viking life at home! For full details, visit Jorvikthing.com // 25TH FEBRUARY
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WEDDING FAYRE, Mercure York Fairfield Manor, 11am - 2:30pm. Everything you need to plan your big day, set in one of the most tranquil hotels in York with over six acres of private grounds. Visit Eventbrite for more information.
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ANTIQUE AND COLLECTOR’S FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-
3.30pm. Browse a large collection of quality collectables across 40 stalls. There’s free car parking and the valuation table will be open from 10am-1pm. Call 01377 254768 for more information. // 20TH MARCH
BRIDAL EXPERIENCE, Bedern Hall, 11am-3.30pm. See Bedern Hall dressed for a wedding and meet the team to discuss your ideas over a glass of bubbles. The event is free. Call 01904 646030 for more information or visit www. bedernhall.co.uk.
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MEET UP MONDAYS, Trafalgar Bay, 12-4 pm. Don't be on your own, join the welcoming group for a cuppa and friendly chat. Maybe you are new to the area or simply
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DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! 13th March 2022 • 9am - 3.30pm Valuation table 10 - 1pm - £1 per item • £1 entrance Free car parking
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01904 646030 UPCOMING EVENTS IN FEB & MARCH
Taste of India
Wine & Tapas Evening
February 5th Bar open 6.30pm • Dinner 7pm Tickets £50pp
February 25th Arrival 6.30pm Tickets £59pp
Classic and authentic Indian dishes cooked fresh from our talented chefs.
Indulge in a selection of wines perfectly paired with our Tapas Menu.
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Wedding Fair at Carlton Towers
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Dinner only: Arrival 7pm • Tickets £59pp Gorgeous 3 course menu all set in our romantic state rooms Dinner & Overnight Stay: Check In: 3pm • Meal: 7pm Breakfast between 9am – 10am • Check Out: 11am £303 per couple
For any bookings or for further details
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YOGA WITH NESTOR, 29 Maple Grove, Fulford. A mixed ability yoga class, beginners welcome. Email nestorportnoy@ yahoo.com // EVERY WEDNESDAY
YOGA WITH NESTOR, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 10 am. A mixed ability yoga class, beginners welcome. Email nestorportnoy@ yahoo.com. MONKGATE WELLNESS CHOIR, Theatre@41, 3:15pm
– 4:30pm (term time only). Everyone is welcome to join this new choir created by a longstanding partnership between York Medical Group and Musical Connections. Singing for health and wellbeing in a friendly setting. Free transport can be provided. £4 donation (inc. refreshments). For more information call 01904 373011 or email enquiries@ musicalconnections.org.uk. COFFEE, CAKE & COLOUR,
Trafalgar Bay, 11am - 12:30pm. Open to all ages, enjoy some colouring-in, a hot drink, and some delicious cake. Enjoy some chill-out time at this free event. // EVERY WED & FRI
FRIENDSHIP GROUP, St Aelred's Community Centre, Tang Hall, 1-3 pm (Wed) The Gateway Centre, Acomb, 9.30 am - 11.30 am. Join the York Racial Equality Network at this regular meet-up that aims to combat isolation and bring communities together with weekly 10
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PURELY BALLROOM, Huntington Working Men's Club, 7-8.30pm. Join this friendly beginners ballroom and Latin dance lesson. Tuition will be focused on the Jive, ChaChaCha, and Waltz up to the Christmas break. Call 07939 336315 or email andy.k.gant@ gmail.com for more information. // FRIDAYS
CREATIVE DRINKS, Spark,
Picadilly, 6 pm. Come and meet this friendly bunch for a catch-up with fellow creatives. Booking required https://bit.ly/2X3q7gW.
Every Day CITY CRUISES YORK. York's
favourite water-based attraction offers sightseeing, dining, self-drive, and private hire cruises on the River Ouse, and is a much-loved and highly regarded staple of York's visitor economy. GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30 pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York's spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276. JORVIK DIG, St Saviourgate. Head down to DIG on St Saviourgate where your little ones can experience a real handson archaeological adventure! Visit www.digyork.com for more information.
THE YORK DUNGEON, Clifford Street. If you enjoy a bit of mild peril in your life, then you need to go to The York Dungeon. Never before has history been so entertaining – and terrifying. Visit www. thedungeons.com/york WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS,
meet at the West Entrance to York Minster, 11 am and 3 pm (also 1 pm Friday and Saturday). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www.whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679. YORK LEISURE CENTRE, York Leisure Centre at the York Stadium Leisure Complex at Monks Cross has a great range of activities guaranteed to turn up the fun. From the junior gym, swimming, racquet sports, and clip 'n climb, the whole family will enjoy the range of fun and affordable activities. Visit better.org.uk/york-lc. YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM,
Elvington. Did you know that the first-ever aeroplane was invented in Yorkshire? Explore aircraft from throughout history as well as archive material and documentation and learn all about the world of aviation. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll on the Nature of Flight walk or take a moment to reflect in the Remembrance Garden. Visit yorkshireairmuseum.org. YORK MANSION HOUSE,
Book in to visit York's most exclusive address. Across four floors, walk in the footsteps of Lord Mayors and some of the most infamous figures in York's history, discovering grand State Rooms, vast kitchens, and hidden passages. Visit www. mansionhouseyork.com for more information.
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Theatre & Shows
Looking to get your live performance fix? York's theatre scene has plenty on offer this month.
// F E B R U A R Y T H E A T R E D I A R Y Information correct at time of publishing but subject to change. Please check with venues ahead of your visit.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL
To book, visit: yorktheatreroyal.co.uk, or call 01904 623568
RAVE ON // 5 FEBRUARY
Charting the meteoric rise of rock and roll, Rave On takes you on a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades: the 50s and 60s.
EVITA // 9-19 FEBRUARY
York Light Opera brings the rags-to-riches tale of Eva Peron’s life to York Theatre Royal with iconic songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.
THE BONE SPARROW // 25 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH
Subhi is a refugee born in a permanent detention centre and life behind the fences is all he’s ever known. But as he grows, his imagination gets bigger too, until it is bursting at the limits of his world.
JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE
To book,visit: josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk, or call 01904 501935
SNOW WHITE // 4-5 FEBRUARY
Join Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs for a dance show featuring colourful costumes and an array of dancing styles from The Patricia Veale School of Dance.
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PATIENCE // 17-19 FEBRUARY
Patience the milkmaid has no interest in love, which is unfortunate for the romantic Lord Bunthrone. Join The University of York Gilbert and Sullivan Society for a show of music and humour this February.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL // 24-26 FEBRUARY
Written by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 tells the story of a sexist boss, an office kidnapping and three women finding their voices to fight for what they believe in.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
To book, visit atgtickets.com, or call 0333 009 6690
GANGSTA GRANNY // 3-6 FEBRUARY
It’s Friday night and that means that Ben is staying with Granny and it’s going to be sooo boring! Little does he know that Granny has a secret and Friday nights will never be the same.
WE WILL ROCK YOU // 14-19 FEBRUARY
This smash-hit musical features 24 of Queen’s biggest hits and Ben Elton’s hilarious comedy writing.
DRACULA // 21 FEBRUARY
Join James Gaddas (Coronation Street, Bad Girls) for a chilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
ELLEN KENT’S MADAMA BUTTERFLY // 25 FEBRUARY
This beautiful, award-winning opera tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant. Expect a beautiful Japanese garden set and fabulous costumes, too.
THEATRE @ 41
To book, visit: 41monkgate.co.uk
SAVING BRITNEY // 13 FEBRUARY
Inspired by the #FreeBritney movement, this play dives deep into celebrity obsession, sexuality and growing up in the early noughties.
I, ELIZABETH // 24 FEBRUARY
Using only Elizabeth I’s words, adapted from letters, speeches and writings, writer and performer Rebecca Vaughan explores the queen’s thoughts on marriage, succession, religion and war.
Book now BILLY // 18-26 MARCH
Billy, a lower middle-class lad from Leeds with big ideas of fame and fortune finds his fantasies and habitual lying come to a head.
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