THE OUTDOORS ISSUE JULY / AUGUST 2014
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Out doo r s ISSUE July
The solstice has now passed and the summer is drawing in, its hazy days getting ever so slightly shorter, yet with a long summer on the horizon we still have plenty of time to embrace this beautiful season. So with this in mind, we have taken to the great outdoors. We play on Tour de France mania and the current wanderlust that is gripping us all in the office. We also add an urban angle with our extensive coverage on bikes, skateparks and all things active. Yet in true O&O fashion we also delve deeper into summer with this year's festival circuit, a look at York's growing street food community and meet Dominic Brunt, a man making waves internationally in film (pictured on the cover with
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Amy Heard from our fashion shoot). We also round up everything that is happening and everything that we want to happen. This issue is all about dreams, ambition and a breath of fresh air. However, we are in Britain, so if the heavens open – that's your time to kick back and read this lovingly put together issue of our magazine. Happy Summer. Vicky Parry Oneandother.com Oneandother.tv Facebook.com/oneandotheryork @Oneandother
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Contents The Brief
The Culturalist
What’s On Guide
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News in Brief
Opening the Door
Calendar
York On The Big & Small Screen.
The Reality of Living with Dementia.
Your full guide to the next two months.
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Zeitgeist
Dominic Brunt
Music Listings
Our Past Informs Our Future, Culture Goes Walkabout.
We talk to the Director about his second film The Taking.
Kymberley Kennedy, Chud Album Launch, Soft Walls.
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Community in Brief
Yorkshire Heart
Cause Listings
Chapter Arts Prize Hidden Winner Announced.
We visit the York vineyard and taste their summer wine.
Grand Depart Street Party, Run or Dye, York Against Cancer.
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News In Brief Issue 15 / Free
Fashion Editorial An explosion of colour and candy.
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Arts Barge Riverside Festival Returns
York on the Small Screen York will appear on TV in the near future, firstly in the second series of Channel 4's graphic novel-inspired series Utopia, having filmed scenes at the former Terry's factory last winter.
Stonegate and The Shambles were the setting for dramatic scenes from AMC's Knifeman, a David Cronenberg-produced, Tom Hollander-starring drama based on real events.
This two and a half day event, taking place in Tower Gardens by the riverside on 15-17 August, offers residents, tourists, students and visitors a fantastically unique flavour of the thriving York arts scene with a mix of great music, comedy, theatre and cabaret-type performance. With free music & dance workshops and craft demonstrations, the Arts Barge serves up real ales and great grub from morning til night – all against the backdrop of fantastic music to suit all tastes. Visit www.theartsbargeproject.com for details.
Zeitgeist Our Past Informs Our Future
Culture Goes Walkabout
With Constable the focal point of a major exhibition at the V&A this summer and Art In Yorkshire showcasing Turner, Hockney and Henry Moore in settings from Harewood House, Leeds to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, the nation is looking to its past to inspire and guide its future. This is also evident in some of this summer’s theatrical treats, with one of Oscar Wilde’s finest, The Importance of Being Earnest, receiving a lavish production from Theatre Mill. We celebrate our cultural past in order to celebrate and enjoy the exciting progression towards our future.
As summer shines into the dark corners of spring, fashion, art and photography are looking far afield for inspiration, with wanderlust dominating the catwalks and our food, art and photography tastes becoming more informed by World culture. One such photographer is York’s Charlotte Boyle, whose photograph The Shoemaker’s Daughter (below) was recently published online by National Geographic. With the amazing choice of music and arts festivals bringing together a staggering collection of international work to our shores, this is the time to go global.
Screening Success for York Features MilesTone Films/Heavy Elephant's serial killer comedy Whoops! has wowed audiences around the UK in the first Raindance Tour, with packed cinemas and glowing reviews calling it 'the cutest movie ever made about a killing spree.' The film will head to Yorkshire over the summer.
Local Author Beats the Odds and Gains a Publisher
York Walls Get Curiouser and Curiouser...
Meanwhile, Green Screen Productions' The Knife That Killed Me raised its Kickstarter target of £20,000, funding a Multiplatform Premiere screening of the film on 15 July, allowing audiences to see the innovative drama from Anthony McGowan's hard hitting book.
Jack Martindale, who several years ago was involved in a nearfatal car accident, tells his story in a forthcoming book about his ordeal, his amazing recovery and his never less than inspiring take on life and loss. Austin Macauley are to publish Jack's book in the coming months.
If you've noticed more wall art around York than usual, it's down to an art initiative called York Curiouser, who aim to bring a range of unique, high quality new art to a city more often associated with tradition and history. The final week coincides with Le Grand Depart.
Image by Charlotte Boylr
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Community In Brief Issue 15 / Free
York Archeological Trust Nominated For Awards
Jessie’s Fund named National Charity Nominee
New Chapter Arts Prize Hidden Winner Announced
Independent charity York Archaeological Trust has been nominated at the British Archaeological Awards for three categories; Best Archaeological Project, Archaeological Innovation and Best Public Presentation of Archaeology.
Jessie’s Fund, a national charity based in York, has received a special commendation and a £2,000 donation from Care UK, the UK’s leading health and social care provider.
This year’s New Chapter Arts Prize, run by One&Other and New Visuality, brought professional and regional artists into the conversation on the hidden issues in our city.
Care UK Wellbeing Foundation conducted a nationwide search for a cause that reflected the theme of the foundation, which for 2014-15 is ‘promoting wellbeing through the arts.' Jessie’s Fund was shortlisted as one of the final three charities for the National Charity award.
The inclusive arts prize held an exhibition of the shortlist, announcing ‘Locked Out’ by Chalky the Yorkie (pictured) as the overall winner. Chalky’s piece reflected on the closed doors of a society in which not all are welcome. CBE Dianne Willcocks, who sat on the judging panel stated that the concept and delivery of ‘Locked Out’ and its message was “both daunting yet resilient”.
The seven year long Hungate excavation, which ran from 2006-13 and was one of the biggest developer-funded excavations in the UK, has been shortlisted for Best Archaeological Project. The awards will be held on 14 July at the British Museum in London where the winning nominations will be announced.
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Understanding the Guildhall’s Past to Help Build its New-look Future
An exciting summer of archaeological and historical investigations at the Guildhall, York is set to provide City of York Council with a better understanding of the site’s history and significance, before plans for the new-look Guildhall complex come to fruition.
before the Second World War, or built to provide temporary offices following the bombing of the Guildhall in 1942? It is known that the building was historically the site of an Augustinian Friary where Richard III famously once stayed. He also attended a feast at the Guildhall in 1483.
The excavation of the medieval remains and the 'hutments' building – thought to have been built in the early 20th Century – will begin in August, with a wide range of opportunities for volunteers and visitors to participate in the work. The council and AOC Archaeology aim to uncover more of the history of the site: were the hutments constructed
“This is providing us with a unique opportunity: the archaeological dig could unearth any number of important historic artefacts and provide us with a significant insight into York’s 2000 year-old history.” - Cllr Sonja Crisp, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism.
As for the future of the Guildhall, in 2013 the City of York Council’s cabinet specifically approved funding for a mixed-use solution for the Guildhall complex, incorporating the establishment of a Digital Media and Arts Centre. The demolition of the hutments, commissioned with the support of English Heritage, was approved to facilitate the undertaking of the necessary archaeological evaluation and excavation. Cllr Daf Williams, Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Customer Services said: “This will help to inform the exciting emerging proposals for the future look of the Guildhall and riverside
complex. We hope to build on and incorporate the winning design of the open ideas competition in 2012, where a London based architect was unanimously voted as the winner.” For more information and to share stories and memories about the site, please visit: www.aocarchaeology.com www.york.gov.uk/news
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The Fairness Follow-Up
On 9 June, international and national politicians, academics, civic leaders, businesses and community voices gathered for the International Fairness Conference, hosted by City of York Council. The conference was a day of discussion on the issue of poverty and how to promote fairness. Taking place at the Ron Cooke Hub at the University of York, the conference was opened by Chief Executive of the City of York Council Kersten England, Chief Executive of JRF at JRFHT Julia Unwin, Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu and Hugh Bayley MP. The event brought new perspectives and a fresh approach to the subject of fairness. Live online involvement was encouraged, with impassioned comments on wages, wealth and educating children so that they might make change in their futures. The conference included socially conscious art exhibition Hidden II, a collaboration between One&Other and New Visuality that seeks to bring professional and amateur artists’ perspectives and experiences on poverty to wider audiences, and
the video ‘Is it Fair?’ produced by One&Other TV. Behaviour Change Specialists, ICE Creates also recorded the insights of the day with an innovative Rich Picture Creation, bringing light to the day's happenings. 'Where Did You Last Have It?' was a performance art installation created by An Invisible Man with members of the York community. The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, talked of how the conference needed to build upon the work started by the York Fairness Commission: “I believe that if we want to see York prosper and flourish we must look to reduce the societal divide that currently exists. It is our duty and our responsibility." Attendees reported their thoughts using the #fairnessyork hashtag with points raised regarding equality, pay, isolation and the effects of inequality on both a national and international scale. The conversation continues. Join the debate on Twitter at #fairnessyork and on the website at yorkfairness.com
Rewire the Web with City of York Council
As more people access council services online, City of York Council is calling on residents of all ages, walks of life and digital ability to help reshape its website, making it easier and quicker to access all you need at a click of a button. Available 24/7 and cost efficient for both residents and the authority, accessing information, booking and payments for council services online is increasingly becoming popular. As part of its Rewiring Public Services transformation programme agreed by Full Council in February, the authority is now seeking to transform its website, make more of its services available online and radically improve residents' web experience. For example, it plans to introduce a 'my account' feature, allowing people to view all their contact history/orders with the council when they log in. To make sure it meets all needs, City of York Council is looking for volunteers to become part of a 'web rewire network' and input into the new site during its design process. Those interested will be asked to come along to a couple of face to face
group meetings with the web team and share their thoughts and ideas. New features will include ‘my account’, allowing people to view all their contact history with the council when they log in. The face to face group sessions will take place during August and September. either in the afternoon or early evenings, depending on people's availability. Refreshments will be provided and travel expenses paid. If you are interested, email rewiringtheweb@ york.gov.uk by the end of Friday 11 July with your contact details, along with details of: - Your age group: 16-25; 26-35; 36-45; 46-55; 5665; 66-75; 76 and over - Whether you consider yourself to be a regular/ occasional or rare/novice internet user. - Any disability or condition you have that affects their use of digital technology. Alternatively, call 01904 553564 for further information or to leave their contact details and information as above.
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Opening the Door: The Reality of Living With Dementia
Val and her husband are nearing their golden wedding anniversary – a celebration of fifty years together – and yet as she sits opposite me, she calmly states, “The truth is, as hard as it may be, I’ve lost the person who is my husband."
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The reality of living with dementia is that it doesn’t go away, nor will it for the foreseeable future. A progressive disease, there are currently 2,000 people in York living with dementia, a statistic that in itself is inconceivable without touching on the carers, family and friends who are also affected. Val has now cared for her husband Ian for several years and for her, dementia has been a learning curve, not only in understanding the condition but also how to cope with the change it has inevitability caused to their lives. Beyond her own experience, she talks about the many people who are now going through the same path of learning, understanding and coping with a condition that is not tangible, visible or widely understood. “I imagine all these carers who stay inside because they don’t know what their partner will do in public and are embarrassed.”
Dementia is an anomaly to many and refers to the symptoms of diseases including Alzheimers. Many understand dementia to be something that comes with ageing and memory loss but dementia is a wide term, with individuals experiencing different symptoms. Ian now hides possessions around the house, with Val finding his razor slotted behind the bed and family heirlooms disappearing from their place, items she know she’ll come across one day. More so, the day-to-day tasks that we take for granted are now laden with pressure. “What should be a normal routine will become a very difficult one. He struggles to determine what to do; which are the pyjama bottoms and which is the top. I’ve tried to help but he gets frustrated so I’ve learnt to leave it now.” The elephant in the room, Ian is unaware of his condition and refuses to believe that he has dementia. “I sometimes wonder whether it’s
worse or better that he doesn’t know.” But Val’s story is one that lacks defeat, filled instead with anecdotes of day trips and food shops where she laughs about incidents, mistaken understandings and forged friendships. Through the Alzheimer’s Society, Val and Ian go weekly to Singing for the Brain sessions, joined by others who live with dementia and their carers; they play Boccia, go dancing and join in new activities and trips. For many of the carers, it provides an opportunity to share experiences and know that they won’t be on the receiving end of questions or strange looks but it also has removed the pressures that come with making decisions about someone else’s happiness. Whilst Val’s life can be incomprehensible, it is not unimaginable. Across the UK, 820,000 people live
with dementia and the number is set to rise, with Joseph Rowntree Foundation expecting there to be nearer to 4000 people living with dementia by 2030. York is working towards becoming a 'Dementia Friendly City', making it better for those living with dementia and their carers but with the York Dementia Without Walls project, York Dementia Action Alliance, Alzheimer’s Society and places like the Harmony Café in Tang Hall – where people experiencing memory problems can go – the city is already providing a window of opportunities to build upon. To learn more about Dementia Friendly Communities and what’s locally available visit JRF’s Dementia Without Walls Resource Hub webpage and the Alzheimer’s Society website.
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Minster
Explore York's Most Famous Gothic Icon This Summer - York Minster
When it is too hot outside, it is deliciously cool inside. When it is wet, it offers a dry sanctuary. When the summer holidays are a bit boring, it offers plenty to see and do. And when the sun shines, the view from the Central Tower is beyond compare! This summer, whatever else you do, rediscover York Minster’s world of art, culture, exploration, conservation, adventure and fun!
Indeed, in the Undercroft, York Minster has a state-of-the-art visitor attraction exploring 2000 years of the site’s history, incorporating hands-on activities, artefacts, music and even a mini-cinema showing films exploring York’s Roman heritage and the lives of people who work in and around York Minster. In the East End, visitors find exhibitions that explain the essential conservation work being undertaken by York Minster’s stone masons and glaziers, alongside a contemporary domed gallery, The Orb, which enables visitor to see some of the conserved panels of medieval stained glass before they start to be returned to the Great East Window in 2015. “We’ve also got plenty for families to do, including free ‘Little Explorer’ backpacks for children which can be collected on entry and contain trail sheets and magnifying glasses so that our younger visitors can look more closely at some of the unique features in the building,” adds Jess Monaghan, Director of Visitor Experience at York Minster. “Each Wednesday during the summer holidays, our learning team will also be hosting hands-on workshops for children, from Roman helmet making to making model ‘bosses’ like those created by Blue Peter competition winners 30 years ago in drop-in sessions in the Chapter House.” For full details of family-friendly events in York Minster, please visit www.yorkminster.org. Please note that places on some of the workshops are limited, so should be prebooked. Visiting York Minster If you want to visit York Minster, tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £9 for students and concessions and free for children with an accompanying adult.
Visitors wishing to join a Tower Tour and climb the 275 steps up the highest point in the city pay an extra £5. Tickets for the Minster are valid for a full 12 months from the date of entry, and holders of the York Card (available to York residents from libraries around the city) get in free. York Minster is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm (from 12.45pm on Sundays), although visitors are advised to check the website for any services that may require the cathedral to be closed to sightseers. The Musical Minster On Summer Saturdays, from 26 July to 23 August, the unique tones of York Minster’s organ will be heard reverberating around the cathedral as part of the annual season of Summer Organ Recitals. The first three concerts will be performed by guest organists Graham Barber, John Scott Whiteley and Peter King on 26 July, 2 and 9 August respectively, before York Minster’s assistant director of music, David Pipe, takes to the console on 16 August. Robert Sharpe, the director of music for York Minster, completes the line-up and the Summer Organ Recital series, on 23 August. Tickets for each concert at £9.00, and available from the York Minster box office or online at www.yorkminster.org Don’t miss… … a unique opportunity to take home a piece of this historic building in the annual Stone and Timber Auction on 15 August from 12.30pm. Stones that have been removed from the Minster during the ongoing conservation work will be available for sale, with all proceeds going back into work on the masonry. The auction takes place in Dean’s Park, with stones available for viewing on the afternoon of 14 August and morning of the 15th.
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Rievaulx Abbey
Brother Anthony's Guided Tour and Tea at Rievaulx Abbey
If you've ever wondered how the monks lived, this summer is the perfect chance to find out. Among tranquil green hills, meet 'Brother Anthony' in his full monk's garb and be guided back through time as he takes you on a tour through the ruin of the Cistercian Abbey of Rievaulx. The tour, which includes a delicious cream tea, takes place every Wednesday and Sunday throughout August at 12, 2 and 4pm. Brother Anthony will guide you through the ancient arches and imposing columns of the Abbey, revealing the
life of a monk, whose desire was to follow a strict life of prayer and self-sufficiency, with little contact with the outside world provided in this remote but beautiful location. Set in a lush valley in the North York Moors, Rievaulx Abbey is one of the most complete and atmospheric of England's abbey ruins. Founded in 1132 as a mission for the colonisation of the north of England and Scotland, Rievaulx was the first Cistercian abbey in the north, becoming over time one of the great abbeys of Yorkshire.
Free hot drink for all One&Other readers upon admission to Rievaulx Abbey
Also on Sundays throughout July and August this summer is Medieval Minstrels, during which you can surround yourself with the sweet sound of Medieval England as Minstrels promenade and perform gentle music fitting perfectly with the serenity and tranquillity of the setting. Rievaulx boasts other action packed events including an audio tour on which you can discover over 900 years of fascinating history, plus indoor exhibition The Work of God and Man. At the end of the day, you can relax and enjoy the most
delicious cakes and Yorkshire fayre in the cafe. Walk the grounds, learn the secrets of Cistercian life, maybe even try a 'medicinal' tipple in the gift shop and purchase a wooden sword or crossbow for the more adventurous of your children. A terrific, fun and educational day out for the whole family. To read more about Rievaulx Abbey and book tickets, call 01439 798228 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley North Yorkshire, YO62 5LB
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Dominic Brunt: Man of Many Genres
Dominic Brunt leads something of a double life: though millions have known him for seventeen years as Paddy the vet from Emmerdale, he’s also run The Leeds Zombie Film Festival, executive produced serial killer feature Whoops! and the Zomblogalypse web series and made his own well-received zombie feature Before Dawn. He has now finished shooting his second film, a thriller called The Taking. We headed into Brunt’s editing hideout in Leeds to find out what he thirsts for.
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Brunt and editor Dave Mercer have just begun the six-week edit of The Taking, the second film that distribution company Metrodome are releasing from Brunt-Mitchell Productions, which comprises Brunt and his wife, actor Joanne Mitchell. The Taking is another low budgeter – but afforded twice the money of his debut Before Dawn – and bypasses the zombies this time to create a bloody twist on the female revenge thriller. So how does the filmmaking process differ this time, and why is Brunt so attracted to the whiff of blood? “I watch a lot of films to work out how they’re done. My generation are all obsessed with The Evil Dead and going down the woods to blow stuff up and make cheap gory effects. I’m not talking video nasties or torture porn as that turns me off but it’s still funny to see body parts exploding everywhere.” This gore obsession was highlighted to great effect in the second half of Before Dawn, in which Brunt and Mitchell play an estranged couple who retreat to the country, only to be besieged by slavering zombies. “Before Dawn had some hysterical effects in it, with buckets of blood everywhere. Humans are like butter, which is funny not in a spiteful way but in the comic book way where you see the consequence to the violence. The gore needs to be part of the story, not justifying the killing of someone to show off a special effect.” Brunt assures us that no zombies turn up in The Taking, though there is a ‘monster’ and the blood count is again high: “'Female revenge drama’ means the film does contain violence towards women but from a female perspective, as the
premise was in fact written by a woman. The film is genre but based in reality, since there is still violence towards women in society and sadly the issue will probably always be around.” This realism has also created the ‘monster’ of the film; truly detestable loan shark Jeremy, played by seasoned TV and RSC actor Jonathan Slinger. “I think real life is scarier than the supernatural, so instead of werewolves and zombies this time, Jeremy represents those people within society who are worse than those mythical creatures. He’s as much of a monster as Godzilla or Day of the Dead’s Bub.” Brunt is vocal about the digital revolution that has allowed himself and many others to make films: “It has meant people with a passion, who’ve always wanted to do it, have taken up their cameras. It’s like the Punk movement, there’s a lot of crap around but it’s democratised filmmaking. It shouldn’t really be about the technology though: writers will always write, filmmakers should have the same drive and not make excuses.” Having made two features and learned about the film industry from the ground up – including regular visits to Cannes to make deals – Brunt has developed an approach to filmmaking that will see him making leaps forward with each new film in terms of scope, technique and hopefully budget: “There has to be a scale where each film improves on the last; you make a low budget film then hopefully you can say, ‘This is what we can make with this budget but next time, we can do more.’ The Taking is released later this year by Metrodome.
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Beningbrough Hall
Yorkshire Champion Trees at Beningbrough
There are many beautiful trees at Beningbrough but some have a statistical significance that, until now, has gone unnoticed. Gardener Tom Longridge found out about 'champion trees' some time ago from database The Tree Register: “Champion trees are the tallest and largest trees for each species in the country. Recently browsing through the register in a bookstore, I couldn’t help but feel some of the Beningbrough trees were not only beautiful but might be in with a chance." The garden team had recently been clearing shrubbery and a particularly rare variety of Beech was opened up. The Cockscomb Beech in the American Garden has only been in cultivation since the 1830s but is one of the larger trees on the property. British champions are obviously rare but as county champions are also noted it was time to bring in the experts to measure the height, girth and therefore potential age of the tree. The tree register team came to measure and had
a tour when several more potential champions were discovered. Results came back to confirm the Cockscomb Beech is a Yorkshire Champion for girth, the largest of the cherries on the Cherry Lawn is a Yorkshire champion for girth, the whitebeam in the playground is a Yorkshire champion for height and the Hungarian oak near the estate yard is a Yorkshire champion for height and girth. Join Beningborough's knowledgeable garden guide volunteers on one of our tours to uncover more about the trees on the property. Check your gardens, streets and parks against the register too.... you might have a champion to contest the new discoveries. For more information on Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens: nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough twitter: @NTBeningbrough facebook.com/NTBeningbrough
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With festival season underway, 2014 sees Yorkshire boasting an even stronger lineup than ever before. No matter what you’re looking for from your choice of festival this summer, there are options for almost every budget and to suit every taste. Here is our guide to choosing your festival experience this year, from the tunes to the food:
Galtres Festival
With an increasingly eclectic music line-up this year, from Tricky and Morcheeba to the Human League, Yorkshire’s answer to Glastonbury is without a doubt one of the most family friendly festival experiences around. With its own beer and cider festival, gourmet dining and fine wines to boot, Galtres also offers its take own on family-friendly glamping, or glamourous camping.
Bingley Music Live
This great festival offers numerous camping, glamping and caravanning options with ‘The Big Sleepover’ featuring special offers from many local accommodation providers. Music-wise, York Britpop heroes Shed Seven and the legendary Pet Shop Boys sit alongside a truly wonderful collection of indie, folk and DJ acts. There really is something for everyone at this one.
Beacons
Voted ‘best for atmosphere’ by The Times, Beacons offers a strong lineup including The Wytches, The Fall, MOKO and Nightmares on Wax to tantalise your musical tastebuds as you enjoy the unrivalled food and drink, worth the ticket price alone: Reds BBQ , Diamond Dogs and Mamas Jerk Station mean you’re in danger of getting carried away by the food and forget about the bands.
Music On Rails
This festival is unique in its location, taking place among grand, shiny engines in Station Hall at York’s National Railway Museum. A diverting selection of local bands including Beth McCarthy, Boss Caine and Barcode Zebra jangle your eardrums with a mix of pop, post-punk, glam, goth, new wave, soul and blues. You can also dine in a Victorian style dining car or a 1920s restaurant.
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The Bull Behind the Horns
The third in our series looking at bright young talent across many of York’s artistic genres. This issue we turn our attention to Bull, a band of young men who are frequently compared to Pixies and Smashing Pumpkins by way of their brooding basslines and energy.
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Q Band Members and what they play
Tom Beer: Guitar/Vocals Louis Edge: Drums Dan Lucas: Guitar Rory Wellbrock: Bass
Q How did you all meet?
Three of us used to be in a Ceilidh band, believe it or not, with a mandolin and everything. We started messing about and playing Pixies basslines and that kind of evolved into the band as it is now.
Q How long have you been together?
We’ve been together for two and a half years but not seriously until about a month ago. And even now we’re not that serious. Maybe soon.
Q How would you describe your sound?
Our sound is kind of Nineties American Indie.
Or Starfish Rock, if you want to give it a name that doesn’t really mean anything.
we do now sound quite different from the album already.
Q What kind of gigs have you played?
Q What other (York) bands are on your radar at the
We’ve done a lot of acoustic gigs and a few places around York like Sofar Sounds at the Creative Chapel and The Hop, and we played with Catfish and the Bottlemen and Le Petite Mort at The Duchess; that was a wild gig. We’re very energetic live, we jump around a lot. Well not jump around, Rory did that once and hit his head, but we do let the music inform our energy. We go into kind of a jazz trance while we’re playing.
Q Have you any plans to record anything soon?
Our debut album is called She Looks Like Kim and it comes out early July. It has a lot of our old tracks, kind of an early ‘Best Of ’ that gets out who were are and what we sound like but most of the songs
moment? Other York bands we like are The Lungs and Junk, who we’ve just done a split 7” with. They really need to record their song Get Your Shit Out Of My Car; they do it live and it’s just brilliant.
Q Do you think it’s a good time for music here?
The York music scene has improved so much in the last year. It’s not really a scene though; scenes can seem a bit cliquey and limiting, whereas York is just full of people making great music. Scenes tend to breed types and we’re not a type. She Looks Like Kim is released on 18 July facebook.com/BullBandYork and soundcloud.com/bullyork
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First of the Summer Wine
Just over ten miles west of York, in the quiet, idyllic village of Nun Munkton, Chris and Gillian Spakouskas have been rather busy. After planting a small number of vines in their garden in Green Hammerton in 2000, the couple produced their first official wine in 2005. Finding joy in their hobby, in 2006 they decided to rent an acre of land from Gillian’s family in the Vale of York and planted a thousand vines. Lucky for them it was a great year, one Gillian remembers fondly. “The vines just grew and grew!”
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Above - Eleanor Wine Right - James Arden Left Bottom - Equipment
In 2007, they rented more land and planted another thousand vines. Eventually, they had filled seven acres with over twelve thousand vines… but they were still renting. So, when the opportunity to buy the land came along, Chris and Gillian sold their house, relocated to a modest home on their new grounds and dove head first into what is now a thriving local family business – Yorkshire Heart Vineyard and Brewery. Shortly after English Wine Week, One&Other drove out to visit the land and taste the tipple. Turning off Pool Lane, down the leafy avenue leading to the vineyard, we are energetically greeted by two chocolate Labradors, Jazz and Abby, before Chris and Gillian emerge from their daily duties to kindly show us around. The first field is filled with leafy vines sporting tiny grape flowers. Following fertilisation, flowering will take place at the end of June, with harvesting a hundred days down the line. The journey to this stage, Gillian tells us, has been one of patience, labour and love.
“You never stop learning. Every year the weather is different.” The couple had no idea what would flourish on the land, so they planted a wide variety of grapes to experiment; they are currently growing seventeen different types. Using the ‘big vine’ theory, the grapes are perfect picking height when fully grown and with no termites or other such insects one might find – for example, in the Hunter Valley region of Australia – Chris and Gillian have been told just how lucky they are from Aussie visitors. However, when they started, the land needed to be nursed back to health from decades of intensive farming, and even with constant care and attention, Chris tells us it takes a minimum of five years to really get a return on the vines. “Your first wine is your worst because the vine is so young.” We perch ourselves around a table next to the wine tanks (among them a stunning 2500 litre glass fibre tank from the Loire Valley) to taste the fruits of their labour. This year, they are offering a selection; not just red, white and rosé. The English white
wine, Eleanor (named after their granddaughter), is lightly citrusy and extremely refreshing. The Winemaker’s Choice edition (the same wine but fermented in an oak barrel) sports a very different flavour; more pronounced, toastier. The rosé and sparkling varieties are equally uplifting, but the stand out for me is the red Winemaker’s Choice – made predominantly from the Rondo grape, fermented in a burgundy oak barrel, it is light, fruity, smoky and delicious. Our bellies warm, Chris drives us down the road to the nearby mirco-brewery, launched in 2011, to show us the other half of the business. Unlike the experimentation that comes with making wine, making beer is about two things: time and temperature. Peeking inside the huge hot liquor tank and the malt tank next to it, Chris tells us “You brew to a recipe. There are no shortcuts.” That said, he admits the process wasn’t as easy as he thought: “Everyone starts an expert and ends up an amateur!” The operation, Chris tells us, is now
run by his son, Tim. “We’re confident that what we’re doing now will be passed on.” The family business certainly seems like it is in secure hands; even the couple’s young grandchildren express more knowledge about tending to the vines than most people: “it’s like second nature to them.” One relaxing afternoon later, it’s not hard to see the appeal of being a vintner. There’s an artistry and enjoyment in experimenting with the grapes and, despite the hard work, Chris and Gillian clearly find their occupation therapeutic. “When you get ten metres down a vine, you could be anywhere in the world.” With recognition of their efforts growing every year, and even plans to experiment with cider, it seems Yorkshire Heart is only beginning to make its mark on the region. If you’d like to book a tour or tasting session, or simply wish to buy some wine, visit: www.yorkshireheart.com
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Is York experiencing a street food explosion? Although many people said they wanted to see more, there were some forerunners in the city already making it so. We explore some of the best.
Krakatoa, Tanner Row Offering Indonesian street food to enjoy in or take away, Krakatoa has a tantalising menu from tofu-based Tahu Isi to beefy Padang Rendag if you're looking for a spicy, juicy treat.
El Piano, Grape Lane Takeaway vegan food from wraps to soup is available through the hatch at this popular York restaurant catering not just for those with special food needs but for everyone.
Bishopthorpe Road Various outdoor seating at cafĂŠs and restaurants along this bustling street encourage you to enjoy the hospitality and excellent fayre the street has to offer.
Classic Ices/LICC, Swinegate With a range of 150 truly astounding flavours, LICC is the ice cream experience to try, so pop along or hire Kayti Peschke's retro ice cream van for specific occasions.
1331, Grape Lane Located in York's colourful Latin Quarter, 1331 offers a great experience whether you're looking for a beer to unwind with during your shopping trip or mouthwatering BBQ treats.
Stanley & Ramona, Bishopthorpe Road Gluten-free food, takeaway treats like chilli con carne and gorgeous coffee are offered by this recent addition to Bishopthorpe Road's street community.
The Golden Ball, Bishophill This co-op pub at the heart of Bishophill offers a retreat from the busy city, holding regular BYO Meat barbecues and a selection of great ales and spirits to enjoy in a idyllic beer garden.
The Spread Eagle, Walmgate Simple, rustic Caribbean street food served with a smile and a rather ingenious chart to help you create your dish while inspiring and educating you about the food.
Shambles Kitchen, The Shambles This friendly, busy kitchen-style diner boasts the best pulled pork sandwiches, brisket and other wholesome treats to take away and enjoy nearby, in the setting of York's most famous street.
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Cycle Yorkshire
Ride Your Own Tour de France with the Cycle Yorkshire App With the Tour de France Grand Depart about to rocket through our towns, Yorkshire is being put well and truly on the map for cyclists. The Cycle Yorkshire: Ride the Yorkshire Routes app has been designed for those who want to take to the road for themselves and test their skills on the Yorkshire Grand Depart stages. The app includes information on the routes, hints and tips on how to cycle specific sections, general rural road safety advice, short videos from Team Hope's Jamie Sharp and special commentaries. Available for both Android and Apple, the app can be downloaded for free at bit.ly/cycleyorkshire or by searching the Google or Apple stores. Get your bearings and saddle up with Cycle Yorkshire.
“Cycle Yorkshire – Ride the Yorkshire Routes provides insightful tips for those wanting to experience the Tour de France hands-on. As well as guiding you through the route it gives you useful hints for each section, with BBC York’s Jonathan Cowap talking you through each video. Beyond the tips it’s kept me up to date on events in the area and helped me to improve my cycling – especially when it comes to the in-depth road safety advice that’s made me confident to get out onto rural routes. The videos are quick to watch and the maps have given me new inspiration to get out on the road and back on my bike. A true way to experience the Tour de France.” Cycle App User, Vivian Johns
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A Halfpipe Away from Home
York is known for welcoming two wheels but aside from the cyclists, the city also hosts a more urban community at the Zoo Skatepark, found just beyond the city walls.
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For over twelve years, the Zoo has been York’s only indoor venue to cater for the skating community. Open to BMX riders and scooters as well, the multi-purpose facility, tucked away under the Sainsbury’s car park, is deemed ‘a home away from home’ that has been part of many of the boarders' lives for over a decade. James MacDonald, who works as a Youth Support Worker at Zoo, remembers back to when the skatepark was first being built. With the skatepark on Piccadily having then closed, there was little in terms of indoor skateparks in York. Standing to watch the builders with his friends, he would help to fetch petrol for their tools, seeing the space being built before him. James now has seen the benefits for those using the space across the years, having gone from skating there to working for the Youth Provision services.
“Beyond statistics, you see kids who skate here going on to Uni, doing PhDs and even going into working in Youth Provision themselves.” The Zoo has a community hub feel to it, with an air of sentimental value. Broken skateboards line the wall, reminding boarders of the journey their skating has taken, and its distinct urban artwork bears a space unlike much of York’s heritage. Open to 11-25 year olds, many boarders started off here back as teenagers, returning throughout their lives. Open for beginners wanting to learn to pros looking to push to the next level, Zoo Skatepark offers BMX, Scooter and Boarder sessions from Monday to Wednesday every week from £1.50 per session. There is also a cabin on site offering seating and refreshment facilities. For more details go onto the www.yor-zone.org.uk
LAND NORTH OF CLIFTON MOOR,YORK
COMMUNITY PLANNING WEEKEND
1.45PM - 5.30PM, FRIDAY 11 JULY 2014 & 10.45AM - 4.00PM, SATURDAY 12 JULY 2014 VENUE: WIGGINTON RECREATION HALL, THE VILLAGE, YORK YO32 2LL You are invited to a Community Planning Weekend to help create a Vision for a sustainable new village on land to the north of Clifton Moor, York. This site has been identified in the City of York Council’s Draft Local Plan as a strategic housing site to provide up to 3,500 new homes, a neighbourhood centre with shops and community facilities, a primary school and open space for play, sports and allotments.
Don’t forget the Report Back!
7.00pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 15 July 2014 Wigginton Recreation Hall
Everyone is Welcome! Visit jtp.co.uk for more information or contact Danielle Dove at dd@jtp.co.uk, or Freephone 0800 0126730
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Bicis Y Mas
Bicis Y Mas: Taste, Style and Servicing
European bicycles, trading as Bicis Y Mas – Spanish for ‘Bikes and More’ – is an exciting new shop opening in York this July. The retail outlet will provide a specialist environment in sales of Dutch and Flanderan work, transport and quality city bikes, accessories plus repairs and servicing of all bikes. “This is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” say proprietors Ellis and Jane Thackray. “Walmgate is an up and coming street, full of independent traders. York is really buzzing, especially in that area.” The brands of bikes the shop will sell include Bullitt from Copenhagen, Achielle from Flanders, Work bikes (Henry) from Amsterdam and Tokyo bikes. “We love Belgium and Holland and the cycling culture, we like the bike styles and philosophy, which is why we chose these rather than racing bikes.”
Believing that bikes have a major place in transport and leisure in a city like York, Ellis and Jane believe that “York is really coming along as a cycling town and we want to develop the culture of cycling here even further.” The setup of the shop is unlike anything else in York, streamlined and European in style. Customers can expect to experience the ‘concept’ of bicycles, rather than a ‘stack ‘em high sell ‘em cheap’ ethos. Whether you’re enjoying the coffee or having your bike repaired, you can gaze around, take in the unique atmosphere and try the fish and meat-free restaurant. Above all, Bicis Y Mas is a holistic experience. “We want people to enjoy going there and be excited. We hope, over the coming months, to start seeing people riding these bikes all over York.” Bicis Y Mas opens mid-July in Walmgate. www.bicisymas.co.uk www.europeanbicycles.co.uk
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Finding a Foothold: The Rise of Climbing
Climbing is a sport that has become increasingly popular in recent years, whether it’s high-stakes Cliffhanger type adventures on giant mountains to less vertigo-inducing countryside scrambles. We are lucky in York to be a stone’s throw from so many world-class outdoor venues. From beauty spots to hard core climbs, the county is a playground to pursue whatever you dare to imagine. All you have to do is venture beyond the walls.
Written by Fionn Coughlan-Wills
1. Strensall Common In the dead of winter, this beauty spot resembles Arctic tundra when the long grasslands freeze into an expansive white carpet. Come the summer, the frost is gone and what remains is a desert-like plain and the arid splendour that accompanies it. Strensall is only ten minutes from the city centre by car! 2. Almscliff This gem has been called ‘Yorkshire’s climbing laboratory’. It features as our first climbing venue due to its wide range of routes and accessibility. Like its sister site Brimham Rocks, Almscliff is a pretty specimen of geology as well as a challenge to veteran cragsmen. At this point in our list make sure to use sturdy footwear or dedicated rock shoes and a bouldering mat. Or, find a group that can provide these! 3. Spofforth Pinnacles Connoisseurs of highballing will appreciate this
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scene for its seclusion. Set in an idyllic meadow not far off the Harrogate to Wetherby road, Spofforth offers many positives due to the pinnacles facing each point on the compass. Breezes, shelter, shade and sunshine are never more than one rock away. 4. Wetherby This small crag offers much to a climber with a big appetite. The usual wide-ranging routes are available with many finger-straining traverses and good parking; the real draw is the BBQ area and the pub placed directly behind the rock. 5. Hetchell If you want to stretch those legs and flex more muscle Hetchell is recommended for its proximity to the city (a 30 minute drive) and the challenge it poses to seasoned climbers. It’s one for the explorers as getting here requires a walk through the woods onto a disused railway line and finally a hop over the stepping stones on the nearby Bardsey Beck.
6. Brimham Rocks Brimham Rocks resembles The Flintstones' hometown of Bedrock. The sheer number of routes is impressive and easy scrambling opportunities abound among these weird and wonderful pinnacles of rock. Even without climbing gear, Brimham offers family-friendly rock topping possibilities and brilliant panoramas. Make sure to find ‘the Smartie tube’ to try your hand at crawling through a natural bore hole in the bedrock. 7. Red Goat Bouldering Wall Red Goat Climbing Company have been in York for a couple of years now and in that short time they have become the climbing mecca of the City. With friendly staff, a family dog, great coffee and even better climbing potential, the Goat is a warm alternative for getting started in a growing sport. Coming here first greatly improves novice climbers’ understanding of basic technique, the ethos of outdoor climbing and your mountaineering connections, which in a solo sport are essential.
Beginners’ Climbing Tips: - Start indoors. The transition to outdoor climbing is made easier by practicing balance and getting up high on artificial walls. - Wear flexible clothing and use rock shoes when doing anything harder than a scramble. - Stretch to warm up! This improves circulation and flexibility as well as preventing injury. Joints, ligaments and muscles work better and last longer with a good warm-up. - Talk to everyone and watch other climbers. Climbing is a strenuous sport but many problems can be solved with brains and banter rather than brawn. The average climber is friendly and wants to share advice. By following this tip you can find people to go outdoors with. Clubs and outdoor courses are also good for this!
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York Spot Village
York Sport Velodrome is Coming!
A 250m outdoor track based at York Sport Village, the Velodrome will be a community and regional facility for everyone to enjoy, get fit and learn cycling skills. With a 30-degree banked Olympic-length tarmac track, the Velodrome is an ideal training venue for elite athletes but it’s not just for the experts; if you want to try it out, you might like to come along to one of the taster sessions. Led by British Cycling coaches who will help you build confidence and learn new techniques, you can hire track bikes and equipment to get a good idea if you want to seek accreditation for the Velodrome.
The accreditation process will then guide you toward training and competing on the track, giving you the chance to demonstrate your skills in front of a coach who will decide if you are a confident enough cyclist to be accredited. The Velodrome will open to the public in July, giving you the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the facilities this summer. York Sport encourage everyone with a passion for cycling, and those who are curious, to come along and join in the excitement of York’s first Velodrome. We at One&Other cannot wait for the arrival of York Sport Velodrome!
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The Rookie de Force
Two thousand, two hundred and ninety miles. In just three weeks. With two days off. We sent Dan Phillips on his own personal Tour de France adventure.
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Sheffield
2,290 miles is not a distance I could imagine – and I’m the irritatingly smug lycra clad office bloke arriving just in time, manically supping a ‘sports drink’. But even if the bravado was ever believable from a spindly boy with the right cycling kit, it soon went after I considered matching the pros. I’d thought I’d give Stage Two a go. From our fair city to Harrogate and every hill they could find from here to Sheffield. It’s only 125 miles, after all. “Yes, but…” as my wiser half pointed out, “…that’s over double the furthest you’ve ever cycled and you said that was too far”. It’s a watertight argument really. Most of my rides are my commute – 15 miles each way. Which isn’t bad, and not as strenuous as it sounds. In fact I’d thoroughly recommend biking to work. That fear you have in a car of a choked carriageway converting your 20 minute trip in to an hour odyssey has gone. Your timing is nearly always the same, and though you may collapse into a sweaty mess after the first day, a few weeks down the line
not only are you hungrier but stronger too. But 30 miles in a day is not 125. And 63, which I managed on a sportive – think a fun-run but for bike people – is, as pointed out, just about half. But I’m not completely deluded. I might have managed my 63 miles on the Clifton CC organised Pock Pedal in around 4 hours – a ‘gold’ time – but that makes me fourth division if we’re being generous. And consider this: Stage Two carving through the South Pennines, inclusion of the UK’s longest continuous climb at Holme Moss, and the matching but possibly more terrifying descent at 60 mph will start at 11am and be done and dusted before tea time. If I did the real thing, I’d be lucky to cross the line at 7pm. There’s also the small matter of stamina. Frankly I’d insist on performance-enhancing drugs just to get me through to Meadowhall, never mind the entire Tour. I may happily spin my way to work, but a proper competitive ride is something else. Group tactics come to the fore – like birds in the
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sky ride in numbers and your effort reduces until it’s your turn on the front. But there are risks to that. Ride with fitter, stronger mates without admitting to it and you’ll soon drift off their tail, wondering why you thought this was a good idea. And if you fall off the leading group - the peloton – and into the slower gruppetto there’s a decision to be made: bust a gut to reach the leaders, or give in to fatigue. I tried the former, pushing my way through the narrow roads of Millington to reach competition standard friends only to fall short and be passed by the solid cyclists I’d dismissed as slow. Dispiriting at any time, but soul destroying when you know there’s barely five miles left if only you could raise your game by just a few strokes more. While the hills I climbed felt arduous, they barely touch the slopes the Tour contend with. Holme Moss is the big one, but there are nine Yorkshire hills elegantly rephrased for the Francophones as “Cote de Blubberhouses” or “Cote de Greetland”
or “Cote de Jenkin Road” but end up sounding like a Brit abroad. So yes, I may have sulked when my ambition of doubling my distance with no extra training foundered on the rocks of reality. But the scheme of pedaling Stage Two on a Saturday looked insane when it was clear I’d be alone. No peloton. No gruppetto. No friends to hide behind. Just me and the A59 to Harrogate, the hairpin turns and huge hills. Proper racers have a ‘nutrition strategy’ and support teams. I had jelly babies and a puncture repair kit. In this country, the Tour de France may not have the profile of football. The athletes might look at first glance more like undernourished waifs than sporting giants. But their speeds are astounding and the distance covered more than most ‘serious’ cyclists will do this year. I doff my cap to these skinny whippets. Or ‘chapeau’ as we will say as they round the summit of ‘Cote de Holme Moss’.
York’s Great Outdoors! Get out and about with our regular daily open-top bus tours and take an entertaining journey of exploration around the city. Amazing history, interesting people, extraordinary buildings, un-noticed gems - You may think you know York but be prepared for some surprises... Tickets are valid for 24 hours, so enjoy a full tour or hop on & off as often as you want.
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Calendar J uly 2014
Quiz Night
1
(Fulford Arms)
2
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
3
York Early Music Festival
(National Center for Early Music)
Hit the Road Jacques
Gordie Mackeeman
(York Theatre Royal)
4
Boyhood
5
Italian Cucina Workshop
(York Cookery School)
The Wheel Turns
York Ukulele Festival
(St Sampsons Square)
(According to McGee) Orillo All Day Live Tour de France 6 Screening (Museum Gardens) Le Grand Départ of the Tour de France (York Racecourse)
Singers & Musicians Night
(Black Swan Inn)
7
Snickleway Quiz
15
(Snickleway Inn)
Meet Our Chocolatier Luncheon
(Bettys) 11
Guildhalls & Hidden Places
16
(Citywide)
Maria Kiehr and Ariel Abromovich
(York Theatre Royal)
(Fibbers)
(York Cocoa House)
10
Thirty Little Plays About Life
(York Theatre Royal)
Cocoa Beans to Chocolate Bar
(Deramore Arms)
(City Screen)
Cis And Babiche
14
Quiz Night
(Pocklington Arts Centre)
(Fibbers)
Ensemble Gilles Binchois
(York Minster)
(Merchant Adventurers’ Hall)
(The Basement)
Peter Hook & The Light
9
Macbeth
(York Barbican)
Your Illuminations +
(Citywide)
(Grand Opera House)
David Gray
13
York Mystery Plays
(Merchant Adventurers’ Hall)
(The Basement)
From Yorkshire With Love
(Merchant Adventurers’ Hall)
The Comedy of Errors
(Grays Court)
Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School
8
(The Basement)
Keith Blessed Exhibition
YPS Cafe Scientifique
The Spoken Word
(NCEM) 12
Heaven & Earth +
(Fibbers)
Wozzon Comedy Store
(The Basement)
17
Open Mic Night
26
(The Basement)
Spanish Tapas Workshop
(York Cookery School) Open Mic Night
27
(The Hop)
Sunday Jazz Night
(The Phoenix Inn) Daniel Pearson +
28
(Fibbers)
Richard Thompson
(Grand Opera House) Lower Than Atlantis +
18
Monty Python Live
(Fibbers)
(Pocklington Arts Centre)
Stamp and Coin Fair
Rereleasing of Touch of Sin
(York Racecourse) Straight As Quo
19
Making Chocolate Truffels
20
Toyah Willcox
(The Duchess)
Firebird Quartet
Steve Tilston
(The Phoenix Inn) (York’s Chocolate Story) Open Mic
(The Golden Ball)
23
The Beach Boys
(York Racecourse) Live Music Night
(The Hop)
30
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
(City Screen) 24
Plumhall
(Black Swan Inn) Alice in Wonderland
(Black Swan Inn) 21
Alice the Musical
(Castle Howard)
(Dalby Forest)
(The Duchess)
Chocolate Summer Sensation
(Betty’s)
The Blair Witch Project
(The Basement)
29
History of York Luncheon
(York Cocoa House)
Barcode Zebra +
Imperia + Enkelination
(Fibbers)
(City Screen)
(Fibbers)
Dog Soldiers
22
(Castle Howard) 25
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Calendar Aug us t 2014
Yorkshire Day Food Market
1
(Castle Howard)
2
Ghost The Musical
3
Coquembouche Workshop
(York Cookery School)
Run For All York 10k
Toy Fair
(Citywide)
4
Mick Turner
(York Minster) 10
15
Acoustic Folk Music Session
(The Maltings) 11
Agnostic Front +
16
(Fibbers)
The Importance of Being Earnest
(City Screen)
Oliver Pinder +
(The Duchess)
(The Basement)
The Globe: Macbeth
14
In a Sacred Space
(York Racecourse)
(Fulford Arms)
Wozzon Comedy Store
(The Basement)
(York Cookery School)
(The Phoenix Inn)
Summer Shakespeare
9
Moroccan Mezze
(The Duchess)
Open Mic & Jam
(Citywide)
(Joseph Rowntree Theatre)
Hyena Lounge
13
Richard III Trail
(The Basement)
(The Basement)
Zenith Nadir
(Black Swan Inn)
Pusher + Special Guests
(Conservatory)
Firebird Quartet
8
(Fibbers)
Poetry and Prose Open Mic
Down by the River
The Pretty Things Peepshow!
Caribbean Cookery Workshop
(York Mansion House)
(York Cookery School)
5
(Upstage theatre)
Songs and Stories: Micklegate Singers (NCEM) The Waterboys
6
(York Barbican)
Little Brother and Little Sister
(Pocklington Arts Centre) Script Factor Final
(York Theatre Royal) Bejazzled
(Lady Anne Middleton’s Hotel)
7
Quiz Night
12
Firebird Quartet
(Fulford Arms)
(The Phoenix Inn)
Stable Courtyard Market
Open Mic Night
(Castle Howard)
(The Hop)
17
Quiz Night
26
(Fulford Arms) More than Me
(Upstage 21-30) Eco-Crafters Club
27
(St Nick’s Environment Centre) Making Truffles
(York Cocoa House) Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar
28
(Black Swan Inn)
Mardi Gras Band
(Lady Anne Middleton’s Hotel) Quiz Night
18
Live Music Night
(Deramore Arms)
(The Hop)
Jurassic Park
Evening of Classic Swing
19
(Picture and Piano)
20
Sunday Jazz Night
(The Phoenix Inn)
Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival
Cawood Craft Festival
(York Racecourse)
(Black Swan Inn) Made in Yorkshire
(St Sampsons Square)
23
21
(Citywide)
Galtres Parkland Festival
(22-24)
30
Summer Cupcake Workshop
(York Cookery School) 24
Morris Minor Car Rally
(Ryedale Folk Museum) Morse Code
(Banks of River Ouse)
Choccy and Sweetie Tour
Summer Big Band
(De Grey Rooms)
(Castle Howard)
(Fibbers)
Patsy Matheson
(Parliament Street)
Unrolling Yorshire History
(Snickleway Inn)
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Farmers’ Market
(Grand Opera House)
Snickleway Quiz
Karma to Burn +
Joe Longthorne
The Fear +
(Fibbers)
(Betty’s)
(City Screen) Speed Dating
22
(Castle Museum) 25
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Music Listings
Los Cripis
Kymberley Kennedy + Special Guests (Fibbers)
11 Jul
Kymberley Kennedy is part of a new wave of artists paving the way for R&B. Her new mixtape ‘Cycles’ blends R&B soul with elements of hip-hop and electronica, and she has been compared to artists such as Delilah and Florence & the Machine. The evening will also feature Byron Street Social and the acoustic soul of According to Eve.
Barcode Zebra + Special Guests (Basement)
19 Jul
Barcode Zebra are a Yorkshire-based four-piece band who write and play original material imagine the love-child of Tracy Chapman and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band are already getting rave reviews from artists, promoters and venues and their soulful and funky sound is bound to bring some magic to your night.
Chud Album Launch (The Packhorse, Leeds)
4 Jul
Los Cripis (The Woolpack)
16 Jul
Join Chud as they officially launch an exciting new label showcasing the best in fuzzy pop and dark garage riffs alongside their first release and compilation. With Junk and Bull playing loud, energetic slots, this is an essential roundup of some of the Yorkshire area's most exciting and vibrant new bands.
Argentinian art punk band Los Cripis, which began as a home project between band members Josi and Nicolas, perform along with Dog Legs and Mouth Water (aka Rowan Jackson), treating The Woolpack to their simple, primitive sound with no pedals or effects but bursting with saturation, melodies, freshness, DIY spirit and colour.
The Xcerts (The Duchess)
Soft Walls (The Woolpack)
22 Jul
The three-piece 'distorted pop' band from Aberdeen - originally formed when two of the band were thirteen and sitting in the headmaster's office - rock the house at York's Duchess, playing songs from their first two albums In The Cold Wind We Smile (with producer Dave Eringa) and Scatterbrain.
6 Aug
Dan Reeves of Faux Discx and Cold Pumas brings us the psychedelic drone of his latest Brighton guise Soft Walls, continuing their tour to support the release of the their second LP No Time, to be released on vinyl, CD and digitally on 29 July, 2014. Diverting stagnant, drony, psychedelic Krautrock mix.
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Film Listings
Boyhood
The Straight Story (South Bank Community Centre) David Lynch
11 Jul
Boyhood (City Screen) Richard Linklater
11 Jul
Lynch's first literally 'straight' film from 1999 has septuagenarian Alvin (the late Richard Farnsworth) traversing the highways on a ride-on lawnmower to make amends with his brother. A perfectly pitched and truly moving coming-of-old-age story, with beautiful cinematography by Freddie Francis and a gentle score by Lynch alumni Angelo Badalamenti.
The inestimable Linklater evokes the nostalgia and confusion of childhood as he travels through the life of a young man, Mason, between the ages of five and eighteen. Footage was shot for the film over the course of twelve years, providing a compellingly unique insight into the changes we all face as we grow up.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (City Screen) Matt Reeves
Guardians of the Galaxy (City Screen) James Gunn
11 Jul
Sequel to the surprisingly great prequel (keep up) about a growing nation of genetically evolved apes, threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. Their fragile peace proves short-lived as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.
31 Jul
An alternative Marvel universe in which snarky misfits are called upon to save the universe and Chris Pratt (Parks & Recreation) is anti-hero Star Lord, more impressive to himself than anyone else. James Gunn's colourful adventure is a bold, hilarious galactic romp, with Zoe Saldana and the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
Comedy Listings
Addy van der Borgh
Stuart Freestone 'Spitting Feathers' (Monroe's Showbar/26 July Fulford Arms)
10 Jul
Dawn French (York Barbican)
12 Jul
Ahead of its Edinburgh Fringe debut in August, the actor and comedian presents a brand new spoken word show about growing up, nostalgia and astronauts. Freestone has made a name for himself in the past few years as a comedy actor of considerable note and Spitting Feathers is his breakout show.
Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy and star of The Vicar of Dibley has announced her first solo comedy tour. The award-winning actor, bestselling novelist and all round very funny lady has written a new show, based on her life and career, called 30 Million Minutes, packed with revealing anecdotes and jokes.
Roger Monkhouse (Duchess)
Addy van der Borgh (Duchess)
12 Jul
Roger Monkhouse heads up this evening of Saturday Night Lounge, which also includes Mark Olver, Johnny Pelham and Dave Twentyman. Monkhouse is a long-term stalwart of the comedy circuit, feeding off audience reactions to his teasingly fresh, spontaneous ribbing of British culture and tradition.
9 Aug
The British stand-up comedian headlines the Hyena Lounge at The Duchess. Van der Borgh has appeared on BBC1's Stand-up Show, bringing his brand of animation using inanimate objects and clownish physicality to his sellout Edinburgh Fringe show. Supported by Daliso Chaponda and Ray Bradshaw.
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Exhibitions Listings
The Wheel Turns
The Wheel Turns (According to McGee)
5 Jul - 31 Aug
Take Home a Piece of Yorkshire (Kentemere House)
ends 13 Jul
A collaboration of York artist Richard Barnes and participants from York charity New Visuality's projects with wheelchair users presents a collection of paintings, prints, ceramic and 3D prints. A celebration of the city of York using Le Grand Depart as the context for an exhibition. Contemporary, collectable work, limited edition.
In this regularly changing exhibition, which celebrates the route of the Tour de France through the region, Yorkshire artists set out to demonstrate the delights and varied landscapes that the region has to offer. All this in the relaxed setting of a fine Victorian house overlooking York's majestic Knavesmire.
The Manchester Connection (New School House Gallery)
Setting the Scene (York Quilt Museum)
ends 12 Jul
This exhibition features cutting-edge work across a range of media (paintings, ceramics, metal work and jewellery) from both established and emerging artists, all of whom either studied at Manchester Metropolitan University or are based in Manchester - or both! A chance to get a glimpse of some Manchester talent.
ends 30 Aug
An exhibition of period quilts and costumes of TV historical dramas including Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Duchess and The Portrait of a Lady. There will also be selected items from the Museum’s heritage collection to give a flavour of life behind the scenes for some beloved characters including Elizabeth Bennet.
Theatre Listings
The Importance of Being Earnest
Importance of Being Earnest (York Mansion House)
11 Jul - 17 Aug
York Mystery Plays (Citywide)
13 - 20 Jul
Theatre Mill returns with a stunning reimagining of their debut sell-out production, intimately staged within the beautiful Lord Mayor's Mansion House. Set in the roaring 20s and the age of jazz, social extravagance and high fashion, in matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing. A jazzy feast for all the senses.
York Festival Trust and York’s Guilds and Companies will again be the driving force behind a new production of the city’s internationally renowned medieval plays. The 2014 production will again fill the city streets with drama and spectacle offering a truly unique experience for visitor and local alike.
The Colour of Nothing (Upstage Centre Youth Theatre)
The Envelope Project (Basement)
17 - 18 Jul
A brand new project from Upstage Theatre in which a play is developed out of literally nothing. Using only the stimulus of colour, participants will learn to create scenes from scarop, using movement as expression and sound to create atmosphere, proving that that the only real limit is the imagination.
18 - 19 Jul
Five envelopes. Five writers. Five new one-act plays. One evening. The Envelope Project is a writing project run by Script Yorkshire, which encouraged five writers to develop new one-act plays from anonymous stimulus material contained within an envelope: a picture, a place, a line of dialogue, a piece of music, a random object.
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Cause Listings
Run or Dye
York Against Cancer Annual Golf Day (York Golf Club)
3 Jul
ASDA Foundation York 10K (Citywide)
3 Aug
With an all-day golf tournament, ‘Spot hole prizes’, ‘Beat the pro’, and a two-course evening meal and raffle, York Against Cancer’s popular golf day boasts a whole day of something fun for absolutely everyone, whilst raising money and publicity to provide vital support for cancer sufferers and their families.
ASDA Foundation York 10K offers a rare chance to run through the ancient city walls and marvel at the medieval scenery while supporting a charity of your choice. Many runners choose to run in fancy dress, and spectators are encouraged to come along, share in the excitement, and enjoy the crowd and York cityscape.
Grand Depart Street Party (Bishopthorpe Road)
Run or Dye (Castle Howard)
6 Jul
The Bishy Road Traders’ Association invite everyone to join an afternoon-long celebration of the Tour de France coming to York, in the colourful atmosphere of one of the city’s most beloved street communities. Bishopthorpe Road’s unique range of dining and shopping guarantees a fantastic day out.
9 Aug
With a slogan of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” Run or Dye is bound to be one of the most enjoyable – and most colourful – running events around. With a track of only 5k, the focus is less on the run and more on the fun, as participants are showered with brightly coloured dye as they go along. Runners encouraged to wear their most inventive costumes.
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