Good evening folks ! I got myself out of the house today on the scooter to take Marlie for a bit of a walk. I have a route that takes me past the shops on Broadway in Fulford. I was aware of the opening of a coffee shop at No 52 Broadway, next to the […]
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York Prepares To Mark Remembrance Sunday
By Daniel Willers in The Press. York will pay its respects to fallen soldiers and ex-service personnel at the city’s official Remembrance Sunday service and parade this weekend. The Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Janet Looker, the Civic Party and City of York Council representatives will be among those attending the service and […]
Ticketmaster Makes ‘Huge Step Forward’ For Disabled Music Fans
By Mark Savage in BBC News. For years, deaf and disabled music fans have faced huge barriers when it comes to booking concert tickets. Whether it’s the requirement to call premium rate help lines, or having to provide evidence of their disabilities, the experience has put many fans off. Now Ticketmaster is introducing […]
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I Swapped Plastic Milk Cartons For Glass Bottles Delivered To My Door And I’ll Never Look Back
By Natasha Hinde in Huffpost. Our readers care about the environment, but making sustainable choices isn’t always as straightforward as we’d like. Swap Shop is our regular series hoping to tackle that, each week a HuffPoster will take on a new green challenge and write about their journey to live a more […]
Rocket In Brass, Steel And Fire
From Visit York. About Behold the single most important object in the modern age and meet the humble makers who built the modern world from their kitchen tables, in Brass, Steel and Fire at National Railway Museum. Meet Rocket, the world-changing locomotive which kick started a golden era of innovation. Journey through […]
Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre Goes Into Liquidation
By Chloe Laversuch at Minster FM. The theatre say they’ve suffered “unsustainable losses” from it’s recent seasons in York and at Blenheim Palace. THE closure of Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre, which has gone into liquidation, “will be a loss” for York. Organisations have reacted with sorrow to news that the theatre – which […]
York Ghost Merchants – The ‘World’s First’ Spook Shop – Opens In Shambles
By George Dodd in The Press. THE “world’s first” ghost shop has opened its doors in York – stocking more than 1,000 spooky collectables. The York Ghost Merchants, located in the former Pinder and Scott’s bakery shop at number 6 Shambles, stocks unique ghost-related souvenirs for visitors to take home. The shop has been created and […]
The York ME Community – York Inter Company Fantasy Football League For The York ME TGA Shield – Update
The York ME Community runs an Inter-Company Fantasy Football League sponsored by TGA Mobility. This is to help raise awareness of the illness that affects around 250,000 people in the UK, and 800 in the York area alone. Of those around York, 200 are likely to be severe, meaning house or bed bound. […]
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How Social Media Helps Shield Me From The Social Isolation Of Being Sick
By Amber Blackburn in The Mighty. When it comes to social media, we often hear about the negative aspects of each platform –like the fact that social media is full of highlight reels rather than what’s actually real. We only get to see what influencers choose to show us, which is usually only the […]
Consultation Regarding Accessibility at Clifford’s Tower Area York
As you may know, a consultation process is under way with regard to the revamping of Clifford’s Tower area of York. This week I was invited by English Heritage to add my input with regard to accessibility for the area. The revamp will include removing the car park currently alongside the tower, which is […]
Boost Your Retirement Income
From Independent Age. Many older people are missing out on thousands of pounds that they’re due. Our free guides can help you boost your income by claiming benefits you may not have realised you’re entitled to – even if you have savings or own your own home. To read the rest of this story, click […]
Top 7 Tips for Claiming Disability Benefits With M.E.
By Ann Innes in The ME Association. I’m Ann Innes, consultant welfare rights adviser to the ME Association and formerly to Stockport ME Group. I run a private service to support people throughout the claims process, from benefit entitlement checks, application, preparing for the face-to-face assessment and attending as an advocate, all the […]
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David Attenborough Urges Everyone To Leave A Spoonful Of Sugar And Water In Their Garden To Save Humanity
By Newsroom24. Bees are often seen as one of humanity’s biggest enemies, and yet they help to keep us alive. You don’t have to be a tree hugger to respect the environment that you live in. For two million years, before the agricultural revolution, humans foraged the land and brought thousands of species […]
Shakespeare’s Back In Business As Rose Theatre Re-Opens – Video And Pix
By YorkMix in Entertainment, Music Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre has opened, bring four new plays to the pop-up theatre in the shadow of Clifford’s Tower. Running from Tuesday 25 June – Sunday 1 September 2019, the programme features Hamlet, Henry V, The Tempest and Twelfth Night. It was opened by the York Town Crier Ben Fry and Linda Fenwick, High Sheriff of North […]
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VIDEO – Warning Over Illegal Behaviour As Flying Scotsman Visits York
From Minster FM. The iconic steam engine Flying Scotsman will be visiting North Yorkshire this weekend but those who are going to see it are urged to do so safely. This Saturday, the 29th June, the steam engine will travel up the Midland Main Line before heading to York. Enthusiasts are expected to be […]
25 New Shops, 500 Jobs – Major Expansion Plan For York Shopping Centre
From YorkMix. A huge expansion of York Designer Outlet could bring 25 new shops and restaurants to the centre. Owners McArthurGlen say the development will create around 500 retail and construction jobs “and £3.6 million in additional employment income”. The plans also include 630 additional parking spaces and an improved Park & Ride […]
Fulford Beer & Music Festival Saturday 22nd June 2019
Fulford Beer & Music Festival Saturday 22nd June 2019 From 2pm to Sunset Fulford Sports Pavilion The Parish Field (off Fulfordgate) YO10 4LY • Over 15 local real ales, craft lagers and ciders • Live music from local bands • BBQ, snacks and soft drinks Main sponsor: £4* ADVANCE £5* ON DOOR * Includes […]
Van Gogh’s Paintings Brought To Life At Cutting Edge Exhibition Premiering In York
From YorkMix. York St Mary’s will reopen next month – showcasing some of the world’s greatest artworks as you’ve never seen them before. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings the Dutch master’s paintings to life. Huge animated projections allow you to step inside the art. It opens at the Coppergate venue on […]
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Inside York’s First Cat Cafe
From YorkMix. After one false start and a lot of anticipation, York now has its very first cat café. The Cat’s Whiskers opened a few days ago in a listed three-storey building on Goodramgate. Complete with 11 cats, including Freddie and Teddy, Simba, Bear and Snowy and Olaf – who are both deaf – the café […]
Experience Open Farm Sunday In The Beauty Of The North York Moors
From The Yorkshire Times. Farms across Yorkshire and the UK will be throwing open their gates on 9 June as they welcome the public for Open Farm Sunday. In the North York Moors National Park, Stonebeck Gate Farm at Little Fryup, near Danby, will be giving visitors the opportunity to experience life on […]
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York Balloon Fiesta To Return Despite Traffic Problems
From BBC News. A balloon festival blamed for bringing traffic in York to a standstill is to return to the city. Last year’s York Balloon Fiesta attracted 40,000 visitors, but there were complaints of gridlock on roads and delays to buses. Former Make it York director Steve Brown previously said festival bosses were uncertain […]
Saving Money On Theatre Tickets As A Disabled Young Adult [AD]
By Pippa, in Life Of Pippa. This post and associated social media posts are kindly sponsored by Triple 7 Events. Find out more about them and book some bargains on their website here [AD]. Let’s be honest: being a theatregoer certainly isn’t the most affordable hobby in the world, particularly as a disabled young person. Whilst […]
THE YORK ME COMMUNITY INTER COMPANY FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
THE YORK ME COMMUNITY INTER COMPANY FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE It’s not only the Premier League that won’t be decided until the last day ! Our Inter Company Fantasy Football League which involves local businesses supporting ME Awareness will also be decided this weekend. You might have missed out on your chance over the […]