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Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day 24th October

16 October 2023

Last year, we created National Young Onset Dementia Day 24 October #YODA . This year, to mark the day and as part of our U&ME Campaign - To Create a Voice, we are releasing a special track, which is written and performed by Scott Quinn, inspired by the words of Jonathan Beardsworth (who is living with young onset dementia) and also featuring him on guitar.
To join in on the day, please share the U&ME track - which goes live on #YODA day - to help us raise awareness and champion age-appr...

Healthwatch York Autumn Magazine

13 October 2023

Explore the most recent reports, informative guides, pathways, and spotlighted projects focusing on mental health care in York.Read the Healthwatch magazine
The Autumn issue focuses on:

Annual Report Highlights: Gain insights into how York addressed key health and care challenges by amplifying residents' voices for positive change.
Mental Health Crisis Care: Explore the cover story on York's mental health care crisis, addressing local and national challenges.
Pilot Pathway for Autism and A...

Get Online Week

11 October 2023

Get Online Week is next week and Explore Libraries are ready for it! Explore Centres at Acomb, Tang Hall and York are running specific sessions to help people get connected and confident online.
Acomb Explore, Front Street, Acomb YO24 3BZ

Explore the Explore Library App: Monday 16th 11.00-12.00 a drop in session to learn about our new library app, how to use it and its benefits.
A Digital Tech and Tea Session hosted by York Cares – Friday 20th, 10.00-12.00 drop in.
Explore Tablets/S...

Black History Month 2023: What’s Happening in York?

04 October 2023

October is Black History Month, and the theme for this year is ‘Saluting our Sisters’.
There are events happening all the country, with many events in Yorkshire. Yet for York, it seems that not much has changed since October 2020, when we reported that very little was happening to mark the month.
This appears to not have been an affect of Covid – unfortunately, in 2023, there still aren’t many events. In fact, the official Black History Month website has no events listi...

York Disability Week - Submissions

02 October 2023

Feel inspired? Want to get involved for YDW2023? Our Submissions portal is now open, closing date 24th October. Get in touch if you'd like full details of our Call for Events or to discuss possible events.

Each year a group of individuals and organisations from across the city, supported by York Human Rights City Network , come together and volunteer their time to help organise York Disability Week. The week-long programme of activities celebrates United Nations International Day of Person...

Planet Food - A Doughnut Economy

12 September 2023

A documentary about a pay as you feel York food waste project has been filmed to help celebrate its fifth anniversary.‘Planet Food - A Doughnut Economy Project’ is to be premiered at City Screen, York, on 26 September at 6.30pm. Instead of a red carpet, guests will walk into the cinema on a green carpet of turf. The showing is part of York Environment Week which runs from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 1 October.Book Tickets for Planet Food - A Doughnut Economy and My Extinction.The...

Bus Accessibility Day

12 September 2023

Come and meet York's bus operators, explore the buses while they're stationary, and hear how we're making your journey more accessible.When: Saturday 23 September, 11am to 2.30pmWhere: Vangarde Shopping Park - the old John Lewis car parkHow? Just turn up! There will be staff to help and a shuttle from Monks Cross Park & Rideover to the busesA collaboration between Vangarde Shopping Park, CPT and The York Enhanced Partnership for Buses...

York Environment Week - Full Programme Announced

11 September 2023

York Environment Week (YEW) has announced its full programme for 2023, with more events than ever before. Now in its fourth year, YEW is running from Saturday 23 September – Sunday 1 October (plus more events before and after), offering a wide range of environment-focused activities across York that are free and open to all.
YEW is an annual city-wide festival aimed at showcasing and celebrating the work of environment groups active in York. It offers groups and organisations the opportun...