What's on

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

The Wizard Quest
25-06-2019 — 06-09-2019

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

The Wizard Quest
25-06-2019 — 06-09-2019

Great Yorkshire Fringe
18-07-2019 — 28-07-2019

Messy Makers
18-07-2019
Bish Bash Pot

The Dark Room- Great Yorkshire Fringe
24-07-2019
The Basement

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

The Wizard Quest
25-06-2019 — 06-09-2019

Great Yorkshire Fringe
18-07-2019 — 28-07-2019

The Dark Room- Great Yorkshire Fringe
24-07-2019
The Basement

Great Yorkshire Fringe- The Tigon and the Liger
25-07-2019 — 28-07-2019
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The history of Bishy Road

Bishopthorpe Road, or Bishy Road to the good people of York, is dubbed the independent vein of the social system of the city. Bishy Road stretches parallel to the River Ouse, from the South Bank to Bishopthorpe in the south of the city.
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The Best Ice Cream in York

The hazy summertime days are well and truly here; and during their busiest time of the year, York’s ice cream masterminds have gone above and beyond to serve up their take on the best ice cream in York. Now I know what you’re thinking, the best ice cream in York? That’s quite the statement! But […]
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What's On In York: Shakespeare's Rose Theatre

On Tuesday June 25th, Europe’s first ever pop up Shakespearean theatre, the Shakespeare Rose Theatre is returning to York once again and performing an array of the classics for the people of the town including: Hamlet, Henry V, The Tempest and Twelfth Night.
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Craft Beers and Bottle Shops: where to buy ale in York

From the outside, the beer industry has been transformed massively and positively over the last decade. We seem to be surrounded by incredible craft beers from countless micro breweries who have taken a wonderful chunk of the beer market.
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History

Anne Lister: An LGBTQ+ pioneer ahead of her time
The march towards equality may be long and slow with a way to go, but sometimes it’s wise to look back to see how far we have come, and inspire us to continue. In developed countries there can be a perception that differences in sexuality are now accepted, and that the awareness-raising actions, protests and celebrations are no longer necessary.
Bookshop

The Best Independent Bookshops in York
Some may say that there is no better feeling than that of a new book. The smell of the new pages and the cracking of the spine are something of life’s little pleasures, all right before you get stuck in and lose yourself in a whole new world.
Bootham

What to do in the Fifth Quarter
Just outside of the walls in the north-west side of the city, you’ll find a district of York which is commonly referred to by locals as the fifth quarter. Bounded by two adjacent streets, Gillygate and Bootham, the fifth quarter plays host to a tight-knit community of independent enterprises with an even tighter-knit community of traders.

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
25.06.2019 — 06.09.2019
Entertainment & Culture

The Wizard Quest
An interactive wizard themed tour of York
at
18.07.2019 — 28.07.2019
Entertainment & Culture

Great Yorkshire Fringe
Yorkshire Fringe takes over York with its exciting festival hub
at
18.07.2019
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!

Botanic
Shopping & Lifestyle
10% off every purchase

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

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

Bison Coffee
Food & Drink
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee for £2 instead of £3!
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Issue 17

What The World Needs Now

This issue is our contribution to the growing information on what the world needs now. We showcase the people of York and Leeds that are forging ahead with positive solutions to the earth’s problems. From renewable energy to organic growth, there are loving alternatives out there ready to take over and look after. For as the song rightly says, what the world needs now is love.
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