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Museum of Broken Relationships
22-03-2019 — 22-09-2019
York Castle Museum

Museum of Broken Relationships
22-03-2019 — 22-09-2019
York Castle Museum

Messy Makers
23-05-2019
Bish Bash Pot

Katherine Jenkins
24-05-2019
York Barbican

Museum of Broken Relationships
22-03-2019 — 22-09-2019
York Castle Museum

Messy Makers
30-05-2019
Bish Bash Pot
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A look at York's finest Independent DIY shops

It’s that unmistakable time of year, after Spring has sprung, clocks have moved forward, days have grown longer, darkness has been lifted, and souls have been rejuvenated. It is also around this time that many of us indulge in a spot of doing it ourselves
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A state of the arts: art galleries in York

Whether you’re an avid collector, an art buff or simply a lover of beauty, art galleries are the perfect way to while away an afternoon or two – and York has plenty.
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All Thai'd Up!

We, the British, have typically been known for our fairly conservative taste in food, but that’s not quite the case. To many it wouldn’t come as a as a shock to hear that we as a nation are becoming increasingly more inclined to broaden our culinary horizons, and treat our taste buds to foods from farther afield...
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Street Life: Acomb

Acomb is a lively suburb found to the west of York, centred around the famous Acomb Green. The suburb is nestled against the neighbouring wards of Holgate, Foxwood and Dringhouses, and is fast becoming a popular independent food and drink hub in York.
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The Shambles

A little look at The Shambles
The Shambles is easily one of the most iconic visuals that York invokes: a winding, cobbled street shrouded by medieval hideaways with slanted roofs and plenty of nooks and crannies to get lost in.
Beer

Grim Up North: the grizzly history of York's pubs
In the York pubs, the past oozes from within, as many of its oldest still stand strong, and far from hiding a murky history, famous tales have become a point of interest, with pubs displaying their grizzly bygone days.
Bishopthorpe

Day tripping in York!
With historic interest, quaint charm, great pubs, surrounding culture, sprawling university and leading racecourse, a whole spectrum of people are enticed here; but beyond the immediate identical guides, how do you know what to do?
Cake

The Best Afternoon Tea in York
York is one of the top destinations for afternoon tea, mainly due to Betty’s Tea Rooms and similar setting up shop in the city, that are now responsible for drawing thousands of visitors daily with the promise of dainty finger sandwiches and delicious cakes – some even take theirs with coffee.

Upcoming Events

22.03.2019 — 22.09.2019
Entertainment & Culture

Museum of Broken Relationships
York Castle Museum brings a collection of stories and symbolic possessions to the city which relate to the ways we fall out of love.
at York Castle Museum
23.05.2019
Entertainment & Culture

Messy Makers
Messy art session for pre school children
at Bish Bash Pot
24.05.2019
Entertainment & Culture

Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins OBE returns to the York Barbican in May 2019, supporting her new album, "Guiding Light".
at York Barbican
30.05.2019
Entertainment & Culture

Messy Makers
Messy art session for pre school children
at Bish Bash Pot
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Offers

The Pig and Pastry
Food & Drink
10% off everyday after 2pm

The Crescent Community Venue
Entertainment & Culture
Buy 8 real ales and get the 9th free!

Born To Lose Burger Kitchen
Food & Drink
10% off our Born To Lose burger menu

Bison Coffee
Food & Drink
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee for £2 instead of £3!

Bison Coffee
Food & Drink
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee for £2 instead of £3!

Botanic
Shopping & Lifestyle
10% off every purchase

Born To Lose Burger Kitchen
Food & Drink
10% off our Born To Lose burger menu

Owl and Monkey
Shopping & Lifestyle
10% off (excludes sale items)
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Issue 16

Little Is The New Big

Throughout history, when global events go awry, individuals have always reacted in two ways: one is to feel powerless, adopt the ‘what can one person do’ approach, and become passive. It’s understandable, you’ve got a life to be getting on with. But the other is to join together, take action, make positive change, and reclaim the power!
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