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What’s on – Dringhouses Local History Group

by stephenfenton on 11 January, 2024

The Dringhouses Local History Group’s 2024 programme kicks off on 18th January at 7.30pm at St Edwards Church Hall with a talk from Catherine Warr on Yorkshire folklore, customs and traditions.

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What’s on – Dringhouses Library literary event

by stephenfenton on 11 October, 2023

On the evening of 20th October local author Pauline Kirk will be giving a reading from her new book at Dringhouses Library.

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What’s on – Dringhouses Local History Group

by stephenfenton on 11 October, 2023

On Thursday 19th October the History Group will hear a talk by the Civic Trust on their work in the city.

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Concern for future of ward-funded activities

by stephenfenton on 30 May, 2023

Local Liberal Democrat councillors have expressed concern that a ‘ban’ on allocating ward funding could lead to planned summer holiday activities for young people being axed. In recent years, Lib Dem councillors in wards across the city have jointly commissioned York Knights Foundation and York City Football Club Foundation to deliver free activity sessions for […]

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Date set for library re-opening

by stephenfenton on 3 March, 2023

Explore York have announced that Dringhouses Library will re-open on 16th March after heating upgrade work has been completed. The library closed on 13th February in response to concerns about the low temperature in the building, caused by a combination of winter weather and ineffective heating. A new boiler is being installed along with new […]

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At their meeting on Thursday 15th September, Dringhouses Local History Group will hear a talk on the 1942 Baedeker Raid on York.

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Friends of Hob Moor have organised a Butterfly Walk on Saturday 9th July from 2pm. The meeting point is the yellow railings at the entrance to the underpass from Little Hob Moor.

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Arson attack at refurbished playground

by stephenfenton on 8 May, 2022

Arsonists have badly damaged play equipment at the Leeside playground, which recently benefited from £14,000 of investment. The damage was done on the evening of Saturday 30 April and the Fire Service were called to extinguish the blaze. Cllr Stephen Fenton has asked council officers to repair or replace the damaged equipment and surfacing.

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FREE Easter holiday activities with York City Knights

by stephenfenton on 4 April, 2022

This Easter holiday, York City Knights Foundation will again be offering free inflatable arena activity sessions for young people. The sessions are open to all children and young people aged five and upwards, with food and drink provided. There’s no need to book – just turn up. Sessions in the west of York are listed […]

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What’s on – York Open Studios 2/3 & 9/10 April

by stephenfenton on 31 March, 2022

York’s artists and makers are inviting residents into their home studios on the weekends of 2/3 & 9/10 April. To find a full list of the open studios, go to https://www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk/ Here is a list of the open studios in the Dringhouses, Foxwood and Acomb area. No. 18 – Anthea Peters at 6 Middlethorpe Drive […]

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