EVENTS
delve deeper into the changes Frank Green made to the house and find out more about the lost houses of York. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ treasurershouseyork 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th TAPESTRY, CANVAS AND CREWELWORK MORNING CLASS, The Viking Loom. Master the craft arts with the helpful and knowledgeable tutors. Call 620587. 3rd KRIZZ GARRICK, Mecure York Fairfield Manor. A two-course dinner and a fantastically enjoyable musical tribute to the 1970s. To book, call 01904 521505. WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE, Acomb Methodist Church, 10.30am. Join the congregation in prayer. Email bafrodsham@talktalk.net
4th MARCH-5th NOVEMBER THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BENINGBROUGH: PEOPLE, PLACES AND PORTRAITS, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens, Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am– 5pm. Uncover intriguing stories of prosperity, loss and reinvention spanning 300 years, from Victorian families to RAF crews. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough 4th-5th ORCHID FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes Hall. Dramatic and creative displays of the vibrantly coloured exotic plants will fill the ground floor of this historic Elizabethan house. Visitors are invited to enjoy the floral spectacle, and choose competitively priced plants from the broadest - and rarest selection in the area. Additionally, orchid expert Ray Creek will be on hand to answer questions. Visit www. burtonagnes.com 5th OUR WOMAN IN MEGHALAYA, St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, 2-3pm. For Women’s International Week, enjoy a PowerPoint and slide presentation giving insights into this little-known and remote society. Email mhill.york@gmail.com
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WEDDING FAYRE, Carlton Towers, 12noon-3pm. Over 40 of Yorkshire’s finest wedding suppliers will be there, and you can enjoy welcome drinks and canapes on arrival, as well as picking up a VIP bridal gift bag. Call 236345. 7th A VET'S LIFE, Heworth Without Community Centre, 10.30am. Heworth Retired Men's Forum presents a talk from Willie Anderson. Call 423277. URBAN RIVER WALK, meeting by Blue Bridge, 9.30am. Join The River Foss Society for a long walk along the river to either Huntington or Haxby, returning by public transport, with optional lunch en route. Call 764702 or email bob.jowett1@btopenworld. com
8th OPEN EVENING, York College, 6-8pm. Explore your options in A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher education and adult learning programmes. Tutors, students, and staff will be on hand to help you explore the college, its facilities, and what it has to offer. Call 770200. 9th AFTERNOON TEA, The Beechwood Close Hotel, 1.30pm. Enjoy a fashion show from Get Ahead Hats, and help raise funds for York Against Cancer. To book, call 764466.
9th & 21st ILLUSTRATED TALKS, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road. RSPB York welcomes two talks this month: 'Birds in a Cage' by Derek Niemann on the 9th, and 'Yorkshire's Bio-Diversity Hotspot – Askham Bog' by Alastair
Fitter on 21st. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/york
choking. Email linda.nelson2704@ gmail.com
10th MARCH-6th MAY DISH, Lotte Inch Gallery, Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm. An exhibition co-curated by Chef Tom Kerridge, with plates, dishes, chargers, servers, platters and more, by an array of makers. Visit www. lotteinch.co.uk or call 848660.
16th-30th YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL, across York. The huge and engaging arts and literature festival returns to the city with two weeks of varied events and performances. Highlights this year include appearances from Michael Palin, Mark Gatiss, Ann Widdecombe, Sue Perkins and Gervase Phinn. There will also be the usual blend of workshops and talks for aspiring writers and artists, as well as spoken word and poetry, music, comedy, cinema, and theatre. Phew! Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk
10th MURDER MYSTERY EVENING, Sandburn Hall. Enjoy a 1940s-themed murder mystery night entitled 'Dying to tell you...', complete with three course dinner and live actor entertainment. Visit www. sandburnhall.co.uk 11th ABOUT THE SEASONS, St Edward the Confessor, Dringhouses, 7.30pm. A concert in music and words with The Occasion Choir, in aid of Age UK York. To book, call 701459. 12th ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm. A fun day out with lots on offer, and a valuation table, 10am-1pm. Call 01377 254768.
17th-18th ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL, St.Sampson's Square. The York Irish Association are hosting their third annual St. Patrick's Festival, with live music, Irish dancing performances, Ceilidhs, face painting, food, drink and much more. Free entry and all welcome! Visit www.yorkirish.co.uk 17th-19th THE DUNCOMBE PARK ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR, Duncombe Park. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.
14th GREAT FAMILY FUND TEA PARTY, York CVS Centre, Priory Street, 9am-1pm. York Family Fund will be selling cakes, buns, biscuits, and treats, tea and coffee. There will also be an opportunity to meet other charities who support families raising disabled children. Visit www. familyfund.org.uk/gfftp 15th ARCHAEOLOGY OF EXCREMENT, Friends Meeting House, Friargate, 7.30pm. YAYAS present a lecture by Dr Andrew ‘Bone’ Jones. Visit www.yayas.org.uk SAVE A BABY'S LIFE, Foxwood Community Centre, 7pm. The Royal Lifesaving Society provides free workshops to give anyone in contact with babies and young children the confidence to cope in an emergency such as stopping breathing and
17th PHOENIX PIANO TRIO, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York welcomes the musical ensemble for a concert. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk 18th-19th THE GREAT WETHERBY RACECOURSE ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby. A quality indoor and outdoor event. Call 01332 830444. 18th COME DANCING, Meloldie Park, Wigginton Road, from 6.30pm. Enjoy dancing lessons, a raffle, and music