Festival of Ideas is on the horizon
York’s Festival of Ideas will be running from 14-30 June and showcasing over 50 events it promises something for all ages.
O&O 2012 Festival Guide: End of The Road
Situated in North Dorset, at the Larmer Tree Gardens the location provides a perfect backdrop full of Victorian history and extravagance to accompany a well-constructed collection of musicians and bands.
One&Other loves: Volunteering At Festivals
If you’re intending on festival-ing summer 2012 away then why not consider volunteering? There are many benefits to volunteering and a great experience to be had.
O&O’s Guide to the Chinese New Year
If you’d like to embody the spirit of Chinese New Year and have your own authentic Eve celebration on 22 January with friends and family, her are our tips to make it special.
Get involved with the Olympic Torch Relay
Residents of York are being encouraged to perform when the Olympic Flame Relay passes through the city later in the year.
The Science and Innovation Grand Tour
In 2008 we saw “The Grand Tour” a three month festival displaying classic works of art in unusual places around…
The Festival of Storytelling
On Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February, the Friends Meeting House in York will host a storytelling festival, offering 17 events over the two days.
The 800th year is upon us
Now that the 800th year is finally here, let’s have a look at what is in store.
The York Resident’s Festival
The York Resident’s fair is a wonderful opportunity to banish those late January blues, and it also gives residents the chance to enjoy some of what makes York so magical for the millions of visitors who throng our streets year round.
Happy Hanukkah
On 20th December at sundown the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah begins. Hanukkah starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually coincides with late November or late December.
St Nicholas Fayre in pictures
For all those lucky enough to go to the St Nicholas Fayre this year. This is what we saw.
St Nicholas Fayre returns to York
St Nicholas Fayre returns this winter to York, bringing the very best of arts, crafts, gifts, farm produce and Christmas-themed…
York 800 – What’s On
Next year sees a very special occasion in York: July 9th 2012 marks the 8ooth anniversary of York becoming a…
The Little Festival of Everything
With the nights now closing in and the weather turning chilly what better way to spend your weekend than snuggled…
York Interfaith Week 2011
York is known for its churches, its Archbishop and its saints, but that’s not to say that we’re completely devoid…
York 50+ Festival
The York Older People’s Assembly present their 7th annual York 50+ Festival 2011 from Saturday 24th September to Sunday 2nd…



































