YORK ICE TRAIL, York City Centre. Time Travel through the prehistoric age, walk through history and step into the future on ‘A Journey Through Time’ at York Ice Trail 2023. 36 handcrafted sculptures from different times and dimensions are waiting to be discovered across the city of York. For more information, visit www.visityork. org/york-ice-trail.
YORK ICE TRAIL ARTISAN MARKET, Spurriergate Centre, YO1 9QR. A friendly and welcoming market with plenty of beautiful, handmade art and crafts. This event is free to attend.
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APPRENTICESHIP FAIR, York Racecourse, 1-6pm. Bringing together companies and apprenticeship providers from a variety of industries in the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding region for anyone considering taking on an apprenticeship. Offering the chance to speak with industry experts from businesses such as the British Army, Network Rail, Hays Travel and City of York Council, plus many more.
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VOLUNTEERING OPEN EVENT, Bedern Hall, 10.30am. If you’re interested in using your skills to volunteer as part of a fantastic team at Bedern Hall, come along to their open event this month. This is a great opportunity to hear about a variety of different opportunities and training available within the organisation. Visit www.bedernhall.co.uk/ volunteering-with-us.
YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA, York Barbican, 7.30pm. York Guildhall Orchestra welcome Leeds Festival Chorus in an allBeethoven concert, including the incredible Symphony No.9 “The Choral”. Visit www.yorkbarbican. co.uk for more information.
JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL, Parliament Street, York. Join us for nine days of living history, hands-on fun, craft workshops and many other favourite family friendly activities from a spectacular Jobalot Feast to a Battle Spectacular and much more. Visit www. jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/whatson/jorvik-viking-festival-2023/ for information and tickets.
YORK CAREERS FAIR, Hilton York, 10am-2pm. Meet local and national employers faceto-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies. The York Careers Fair is open to anyone and everyone - there is always such a wide variety of employers
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exhibiting,meaning that there are opportunities for individuals of all ages and all levels of experience. This event is free to attend.
LOST AND FOUND EXHIBITION, Kentmere House Gallery. A creative exhibition of the works of John Petty, an East Riding painter. For more information, please visit www. kentmerehouse.co.uk.
CIRQUE: THE GREATEST SHOW, York Barbican.With an all-star cast, spectacular circus performers, and some of the greatest hits from smash musicals, such as The Greatest Showman, Hairspray and Moulin Rouge, get ready to experience the fascinating world of Cirque. Visit www.yorkbarbican. co.uk/whats-on/cirque-thegreatest-show to find out more information.
STOCKTON FORESTERS DRAMA GROUP, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 7.30pm. A friendly, fun local amateur theatre group, producing two plays a year. Whether you fancy being on stage or helping behind the scenes, they would love to hear from you! For more information, email Holly at dramastockton@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
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YOGA WITH NESTOR, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 10am. A mixed ability yoga class, beginners welcome. Email nestorportnoy@yahoo.com.
the Christmas break. Call 07939 336315 or email andy.k.gant@ gmail.com for more information.
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ACOMB LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY, Acomb Church Hall, 10am. Enjoy a guest speaker’s presentation followed by refreshments. Admission is £2 and £1 for members.
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STRICTLY FUN BARN DANCING, Acomb Methodist Church Hall. 2.15-4.30pm. An afternoon of barn and ceilidh-style social dancing. Admission is £3. For more information call Phil on 01904 783029.
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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, cha cha cha, and waltz up to
SILVER SWANS BALLET, for over 55s (under 55s also welcome) Huntington Memorial Hall (Thursdays) and St. Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby (Fridays). This gentle ballet class is adapted and age-appropriate. Get fit, have fun and meet people with a passion for life! Taught by RAD Silver Swans Licensee and director of Jorvik Dance. Call 07725 478479 or visit www.jorvikdance.com for more information.
DARK TALES OF YORK, Book a private tour to explore the narrow streets and alleyways of York and learn about the rich and haunting history that the city has amassed over hundreds and thousands of years. Call 07530 378176 or visit www.darktalesofyork.com.
JORVIK DIG, St Saviourgate. Head down to DIG on St Saviourgate where your little ones can experience a real hands-on archaeological adventure! Visit www.digyork.com.
JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. Discover the Original Viking Encounter! Enjoy the world-famous ride experience with the sights, sounds and smells of the Viking Age, as well as get up close to the ancient artefacts and interact with their friendly real-life Vikings. Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk.
WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, West Entrance to York Minster meeting point, 11am and 3pm (also 1pm Friday and Saturday). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www.whiteroseyork.com.
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 a range of fun and
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM, Elvington.
affordable activities. Visit better. org.uk/york-lc.
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM, Elvington. 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.
THE VIKING LOOM, Wigginton Road. Fancy learning a new skill?
There’s embroidery, quilting and dress making courses running regularly at The Viking Loom. For more information, please visit www.vikingloom.co.uk.
WIZARD WALK OF YORK, The Shambles. Explore the enchanting historical city on a mission to locate magical creatures. Ideal for children aged between five and ten years old, there are several evening days available; reserve your spot online at www.wizardwalkofyork. com.
To book, call 01904 623568 or visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.
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A hilarious and moving story, this show tells the tale of one of the most famous comedy double acts of the 1900s: Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel.
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York Theatre Royal and Phoenix Dance Theatre collaborate in this exciting workshop that will explore how dance and theatre can work together to create a performance. If you have an interest in the performing arts and want to improve your theatrical skills, come along to this event between 10am-3pm.
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York Light Opera Company brings Sondheim’s spectacular Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street to the stage. A tasty, thrilling, tale of a Georgian-era barber who returns home to London after fifteen years of exile to take revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life.
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Looking to get your live performance fix? York's theatre scene has plenty on offer this month.
To book, call 01904 501935 or visit josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk.
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An American musical, set in 1885 that tells the tale of widow New Yorker, Dolly Levi in her pursuit of wealthy, Horace Vandergelder. A joyful production not to be missed!
identity, love, satire, and snobbery with a romantic musical score, performed by The University of York Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
To book, call 0333 009 6690 or visit atgtickets.com.
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With tales from the likes of Shrek, Beetlejuice and the Addams Family (plus much more!) Prepare to be taken on a musical stage adventure with some of the most lovable heroes, monsters, and villains!
Celebrating the music of The Bee Gees, Entertainers group brings you all your favourite songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman, and How Deep is Your Love.
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A tale of love, a family and the three couples bound to it, as they experience the trials and tribulationships of relationships. Featuring music of The Proclaimers, this heartfelt production is presented by CHMS, University of York’s Musical Theatre Society.
Transport your imaginations to the kingdom of Barataria, with this fantastic Gilbert and Sullivan production. A tale of
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the home of the wealthy Birling family, news of the death of a young woman shakes the very foundations of their lives. A play of morals and the questioning of consciences, J.B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, comes knocking at the Grand Opera House this February.
Romantic at heart? Come and watch La Bohème, one of the most romantic operas ever written, live on stage at the Grand Opera House. Telling the bohemian tragedy of the consumptive Mimi and her adoration for a penniless writer. For one night only!
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