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There’s also a walking route, designed to be enjoyed at a steady pace and suitable for exploring the area on foot.
This edition also includes a puzzles page, with sudoku and summerthemed wordsearches.
As always, Keep It Handy is designed to be practical and easy to return to, whether you’re looking for things to do, or something new to discover. We hope you enjoy this latest edition and find it useful in the weeks ahead.
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Image: Roger Poyser
What’s On
Copmanthorpe & Bishopthorpe
8 JUNE
WIRE DUCK MAKING, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, YO19 6HP. Make your own wire ducks for the garden, under the expert guidance of Richard of Wold Wide Sculptures. Book today, stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk.
8 JUNE
BOSUN’S QUIZ NIGHT, The Riverfront York, YO23 2SB. Put your knowledge to the test at Bosun’s popular quiz night. Enjoy burgers and loaded fries alongside £5 pints for quiz participants, with bar tab prizes up for grabs. Visit www.theriverfrontyork.co.uk/bosunsrestaurant.
9, 16 & 23 JUNE
LET’S TRY GOLF, The Knavesmire, YO23 1EX. Children aged 6–12 can enjoy fun and accessible golf sessions this summer. Sessions run from 5pm–6pm or 6pm–7pm and cost £5 per session. Places can be reserved via email, Facebook or Instagram. Visit www.facebook. com/people/Lets-Try-Golf/61589115270284.
16 – 20 JUNE
LES MISÉRABLES (SCHOOL EDITION), The Joseph Rowntree Theatre, YO31 8TA. An abridged edition of Victor Hugo’s epic tale of rebellion and redemption, produced by NE Theatre’s young talent. Book today, www. josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
18 JUNE
WHY DOES MY BACK HURT?, Malton & Norton Golf Club, YO17 9QE. Join Consultant Spine Surgeon Mr Raman Kalyan for a free information evening offering advice and support on back, neck and sciatica pain. Visit ramsayhealth.co.uk/events.
21 JUNE
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH, The Waterfront Café, YO19 4RW. Celebrate Father’s Day with a special three-course lunch in the stylish waterside setting of The Waterfront at York Marina. Served from 12pm to 4.45pm, the event offers a relaxed afternoon of great food by the marina. Visit waterfront-cafe.co.uk.
26 JUNE
STIKKYFINGERS – THE ULTIMATE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE GIG, Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club, YO23 2RB. Yorkshire’s own tribute to The Rolling Stones
Copmanthorpe Carnival
brings classic hits of the legendary band to Bishopthorpe for one night only. Visit www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/rolling-stones-tribute-stikkyfingers-tickets-1986219385650.
26 JUNE – 4 JULY
COPMANTHORPE CARNIVAL WEEK, Copmanthorpe Recreation Centre, YO23 3YR. A packed week of community events returns, building up to the highlight of ‘Carnival Day’ on Saturday 4th July. Run by the community for the community, the celebrations promise fun for all, with proceeds supporting the Copmanthorpe Recreation Centre. Visit copcarnival.org.uk.
28 JUNE
FAMILY WILDLIFE DAY, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, YO19 6HP. Enjoy a full day of familyfriendly nature activities including bug hunts, bee walks, bird-ringing and much more. Explore the gardens, wildflower meadows and ponds, then relax with cakes, ice cream and drinks in the tearoom. Visit stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk to find out more.
4 JULY
MUSIC NIGHT WITH ANDREW CLEGG, The Waterfront Café, YO19 4RW. Enjoy an evening of live acoustic guitar from Andrew Clegg in the relaxed waterside surroundings of York Marina. Table reservations available between 5.30pm and 7.45pm, perfect for great food, drinks and live music. Book online at waterfront-cafe.co.uk.
11 JULY
NT LIVE: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Theatre@41, YO31 7PB. A National Theatre production of John Millington Synge’s darkly funny classic. Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, the story follows a young man whose shocking confession turns him into an unlikely local hero. Visit tickets.41monkgate.co.uk/venue to book.
12 JULY
YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026, Museum Gardens, YO1 7FR. From 2.30pm. This year’s annual comedy festival features a top-tier lineup of the UK’s finest comedians, including Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane, Suzi Ruffell, Joanna McNally, and more! Visit www.futuresound.seetickets.com/event for more information and to book.
1 AUGUST
THE MUSIC OF ABBA AT YORK MINSTER, York Minster, YO1 7HH. Experience the timeless hits of ABBA in the surroundings of York Minster. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and iconic songs in one of the UK’s most spectacular venues. Visit igniteconcertsyork.com/events/the-music-ofabba-at-york-minster.
1 AUGUST
MUSIC NIGHT WITH KARL MULLEN, The Waterfront Café, YO19 4RW. Enjoy an evening of live piano from Karl Mullen in The Waterfront at York Marina. Table reservations available between 5.30pm and 7.45pm, ideal for pairing great food with relaxing live music. Visit waterfront-cafe.co.uk.
2 AUGUST
YORK 10K FOR ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE, The Knavesmire, YO23 1EX. Take on one of Yorkshire’s most popular runs while supporting St Leonard’s Hospice. The fast, flat 10K route passes some of York’s best-known landmarks, with runners of all abilities welcome. Starts 9.30am. Visit stleonardshospice.org.uk/ how-can-you-help-us/events.
EVERY THURSDAY
QUIZ NIGHT AT THE REC, Copmanthorpe Recreation Centre, YO23 3YR. Gather your team for a fun weekly quiz night featuring seven rounds, a 9pm start and free pizza for every team. Stay on afterwards for Beat The Deck, with cash prizes and a jackpot of up to £100 up for grabs. Visit www.thecoprec.com.
UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER
RACE ACROSS THE WORLD: THE EXPERIENCE IN YORK, Various times, citywide locations. Inspired by the awardwinning BBC TV show, this immersive live experience offers Yorkies the chance to embark on an adventurous race across York, solving riddles, challenges, and physical puzzles along the way! Visit www.raceacross theworldexperience.com/york to book.
24 – 28 NOVEMBER
WE WILL ROCK YOU, Grand Opera House, YO1 9SW. This Pick Me Up Theatre production of Queen and Ben Elton’s smash-hit musical features over 20 iconic hits, including ‘We Are the Champions’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Book today, www.atgtickets.com.
Join a LOCAL CLUB in your area!
Join a club
Thinking about joining a club but not quite sure where to start? Whether you’re looking to meet new people, learn a new skill or simply get out and about more, we’ve rounded up a selection of welcoming clubs and groups right here in your area.
Copmanthorpe Runners
Copmanthorpe Runners is a friendly and welcoming community running club, meeting every Wednesday and Saturday for relaxed 30-minute runs around the local area. It’s a great way to stay active, keep motivated and enjoy a social catch-up while running with others. The group is open to all abilities, whether you’re a regular runner looking for company or just starting out and wanting a supportive environment to build confidence. There’s no need to book, simply turn up and join in. Meet outside Londis on Wednesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 9am. For more information, call Rebecca on 01904 701303
Bishopthorpe Camera Club
If you enjoy photography, whether snapping pictures on your mobile phone or using a digital camera, this friendly and supportive club is a great place to learn new skills, find inspiration and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow enthusiasts. Welcoming photographers of all ages and experience levels, the group offers a variety of activities, including Cuppa & Capture sessions and organised photo walks. Meetings are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, with Zoom sessions also continuing to give members the chance to take part in engaging talks and discussions from home.
Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association
This welcoming association brings women of all ages and backgrounds together to enjoy companionship, creativity and a strong sense of community. From crafts and guest speakers to country shows and social events, members can get involved as much or as little as they like. The nearest group meets at Agriculture House, 207 Tadcaster Road, YO24 1UD. Whether you simply want to attend meetings, enjoy the activities or become part of the committee, everyone is welcome.
Bishopthorpe White Rose Football Club
This welcoming community football club puts local players at the heart of everything it does. With teams for boys and girls aged 5 to 19, alongside men’s, women’s and disability teams, the club offers opportunities for everyone to get involved and enjoy the game. Starting with just 19 players in 1999, the club has grown into one of the largest community football clubs in York, now supporting more than 500 players. Whether you’re looking to play, volunteer or simply find out more, the club is always happy to welcome new members. For more information or any questions, email bishopthorpewhiterose@gmail.com
Bishopthorpe Local History Group
This local history group is dedicated to researching, recording and preserving the rich history of Bishopthorpe. Members get involved in a variety of projects, from interviewing older residents and collecting memories to transcribing historic documents and helping maintain the community archive. Meeting every six weeks, the group also hosts guest speaker events covering fascinating local history topics. The Bishopthorpe Community Archive is open to everyone on Monday afternoons, offering the chance to explore photographs, records and stories from the village’s past.
Copmanthorpe Art Group
Meeting on Monday evenings between September and Easter, this friendly art group offers a welcoming space to create, learn and enjoy art alongside others. Members work across a wide range of styles and mediums, including watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, pencil and even embossing. There’s complete freedom to explore whatever inspires you, from landscapes and portraits to still life, animals and nature. Open to all abilities, the group is ideal for both beginners wanting to build confidence, and experienced artists looking for a relaxed, creative environment.
Image: Roger Poyser from Bishopthorpe Camera Club
WALKING WITH THE WANDERER
BRYAN, RICHARD, AND BIL(BROUGH)
Time: 2-3 hours
Distance: 6 miles
This walk links three villages, the two Askhams (Bryan and Richard) and Bilbrough. There are two length options, the full circular walk is just over six miles and the shorter version is four and a half miles. The walk covers all three villages and the attractive countryside between, which is quiet and unspoilt, with hedge and tree-lined lanes. You can spot deer, buzzards, treecreeper and numerous woodland flowers along the way, and there’s a good display of bluebells in the wood beyond Bilbrough Manor in spring. There are pubs in each of the villages, and also refreshment opportunities at Bilbrough Top services and a café at the petrol station near the Street Houses bus stop. If travelling by car the circular walk could be started from any of the villages but the recommended start, and also that for the shorter option with a bus return, is the north end of Manor Heath in Copmanthorpe (YO23 3UP) where there is roadside parking.
1/ Walk north on Manor Heath to the A64 slip road and roundabout to take the road signposted Askham Bryan. Pass Askham Bryan College Equestrian Centre on the left with views to the Minster on the right. When the pavement ends cross the road and continue on the other side for 200 yards until a road on the left signposted Bilbrough and Askham Richard. Walk down this for 200 yards (there is no pavement) and opposite a green metal gate, turn right onto tree-lined Chapel Lane. Continue on this quiet lane to Askham Bryan.
2/ At the T junction in the village turn left along Main Street passing the Nags Head. Continue to pass the new Monastery of Poor Clare’s (relocated from Lawrence Street) and where the road turns right keep straight on down a track signposted to Askham Richard. There is a handy bench at this point. In about 250 yards you go through a metal gate, then straight on along the edge of the field. At the corner climb over the stile and follow the path left alongside the field with a small wood on the left.
3/ At the field end cross a track to a stile into pasture where there may be cattle grazing. Initially follow the hedge on your right but about two thirds of the way along go half left aiming for the corner of the wooded area. At the corner cross the plank bridge and turn sharp right to a stile near the field corner. Cross the
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double stile and continue between fence and hedgerow to cross a further stile and emerge in Askham Richard by the green where there are lots of benches.
4/ Leaving the village go down Mill Lane on the far side of the pond between farm buildings (not the busier road leading towards Rufforth). Follow this very quiet hedge-lined lane until the edge of a small wood on the left. Here cut through left on a ten yard track to join a busier road. Turn back left here, watching out for traffic, until opposite Askham Fields Farm.
5/ Turn right here by a large tree following the obvious track as it bends right and left, then going between hedges and gradually climbing. At the top of the hill there is a viewpoint with another well-placed seat beneath some fine beech trees. Continue on the hedged track with gardens on the right to reach a road.
6/ Turn right and follow the road as it bends left. Ignore the first turning on the right but take the next (Main Street) opposite Bilbrough village hall. Continue up the street to Bilbrough church, passing the Three Hares
Walks are undertaken at your own risk. Due care must be taken in following the walk, particularly after poor weather. Whilst every care is taken in compiling the description, changes may have occurred since compilation. Neither the walk author nor Your Local Link can accept any responsibility for errors or omissions.
pub. Take the public footpath just before the church passing through the churchyard and by the derelict Wesleyan Chapel to go through the squeeze stile into a grassed area. Follow the path passing a pond on your right and keeping right at a fork, towards the edge of a wood with Bilbrough Manor visible behind you. Go through a gap in the hedgerow and turn right to a field corner alongside the wood.
7/ Here you need to decide whether to shorten the walk and return by bus or walk back to Copmanthorpe. If returning by bus go to number 9 (below). To continue, turn left away from the wood along the field boundary with a low hedge on your right. About two-thirds along, where the field narrows, go through a hedge gap to continue in the same direction with the hedge now on your left. Reaching a metal gate at the road go right. At the road junction before the A64 turn left and cross the flyover.
8/ Over the flyover curve right with the road. Near the T-junction behind the services area turn off left through a gate at a bridleway sign. Follow the path alongside the field boundary to the left. Continue in the same direction from one field to the next keeping hedges or ditches to the left. After a path into a copse on the left which you ignore, go through a metal gate to merge onto a road at a bend. Continue ahead on this quiet road for about a mile to the crossroads at the edge of Copmanthorpe. Turn left here onto Manor Heath back to the start.
9/ To reach the bus stop continue alongside the wood turning right at a telegraph pole. Where the wood kinks away right go downhill towards the A64 keeping the hedge on your right (this path can be overgrown) to the field corner. At the bottom go over the stile and turn right on the cycle track/path. The bus stop is beyond the services area at Street Houses.
PUZZLES & Brainteasers
PUZZLES
WORD SEARCH
Challenge yourself with this month’s puzzles and brainteasers.
Fancy a quick brain break? Dive into these wordsearches and sudokus and see how you get on.
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This free information evening is designed for anyone experiencing back, neck or sciatica pain, or for those seeking a better understanding of spinal conditions and treatment options. Mr Kalyan will share professional insights into common spinal problems, available treatments, and when to seek further medical support. Our next event: Thursday 18th June, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Malton & Norton Golf Club, Welham Park, Welham Rd, Norton, Malton Y017 9QE
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