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Jorvik Viking Festival

 History was one of my favourite subjects at school. Apart from an unhealthy obsession with the Nazis the bits I really liked were the stories concerning big battles and macho cultures. They did...

I'm so over the snow

 Really am getting to the end of my tether with the snow now. Not enough to keep me from going to work. Enough to make bits of my car freeze and drive like a drunk fiddler's bitch (qv). ...

York Minster Nights

 The Press reports that York Minster is planning to open its doors to the public on Saturday the 9th January until midnight. The evening is intended to offer tourists and locals a chance to see ...

Father Tim Jones

 Have you heard of York priest Father Tim Jones? No? Well he's hit the national headlines by suggesting that its OK (in certain circumstances) to shoplift. In fact he sayst that its better t...

Snow!

 There's something magical about waking up to fresh snowfalls. Especially when you have been living abroad for several years. Even more so when Christmas is just around the corner. Probably ...

Healthy Takeaway!

 If you're anything like me then you suffer all too often from Takeaway guilt. The gnawing feeling that you eat takeaway too often you'll get fat you'll get more unhe...

York is too boozy, unfit and unwelcoming

 The York Press reports that national inspectors have found that  • The city was unwelcoming to ethnic minorities. • The lack of sporting facilities was fuelling a fitness cri...

Festival Of Angels

 This weekend sees a rather special festival - the Festival Of Angels will transform Swinegate and Grape Lane into a veritable winter wonderland of snow and ice sculpture. Sat & Sun 12/13th ...

Ice Factor

 Went for a trip to York Ice Rink with my other half and a friend. Very Christmassy, despite my distinct lack of ability. Whilst I tottered round the edge, they performed triple salcos. I can safely...

Flooding Update

 Yet more flooding - the King's Arms is now out of commission (as is the A19/Fulford Road)! ...

St Nicholas Fayre

 York sees the arrival of its Christmas market tomorrow. St Nicholas Fayre as the event is known offers a 4 day extravaganza including a Craft Fayre, a Medieval market, Carol Singers and Victorian m...

York Ice Rink

 You know Christmas is coming when you see the return of York's seasonal outdoor ice rink. Located just outside the Castle Museum in the Eye of York, the rink has been labelled as the "Ice ...

Flood!

 Every year, usually before and after Xmas, York floods. This has happened since time immemorial and is not really news - unless it is a particularly severe flood or affects more than just those...

Cabaret comes to Town

 I was not the only passer by staring into Brown's window on Saturday. The window display was somewhat different than the usual mannequins and discounts. This was a promo for the touring...

Radio York & Children in Need

 Radio York are planning a charity busk at York Railway Stattion on 20th November. But they need some talented local musicians to help out. According to the website: If you are a whizz o...
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