Our events

Come along to one of our events - you'll get a warm welcome. Our monthly meeting, the second Wednesday every month except June and December, is a great way to get to know the branch and its people. Get in touch for more details.

This page lists our events other than weekly classes. Find out more about our exercise and therapeutic classes here

Getting to our branch events and classes: we've set up a partnership with voluntary organisation York Wheels to help members who would not otherwise be able to attend. Read about the scheme and how to get help travelling here

Wednesday 14 October

Gabby Gardner, Team Manager, Front Door service, Adult Social Care, York City Council

Our monthly meeting, 2pm, Folk Hall, New Earswick

Wednesday 19 August

A visit to Burnby Hall Gardens with the Nordic walkers. Meet at the tea room 2pm, entrance is £9.50, carers free

Sunday 23 August

York City Knights Community Festival

Walking and wheelchair rugby will be featured at half-time in this Super League match between York City Knights and Leeds Rhinos.

Saturday 5 September

An afternoon at the musicals

Organised by excellent musicians Tim and Barbara Kent, who will be joined onstage by a host of performers. And there's a chance for everyone to sing well known musical theatre songs to orchestral backing tracks, with lyrics projected onto a big screen.

All proceeds to our branch and Alzheimer's Research. Come along and enjoy!

3-5.30pm at York Sports Club. Sorry, tickets now sold out!

Wednesday 9 September

Leslie Locke, violinist and singer

Our monthly meeting, 2pm, Folk Hall, New Earswick

Thursday 17 September

Clifford’s Tour

Our very own Nick Clifford (ex-tour guide) will lead an accessible walking tour of York

Friday 2 October

The Big Sing

Remember the wonderful event in 2005? We're doing it all again! This is a community singing event in Huddersfield. We'll provide a wheelchair accessible coach. Come and join us for a brilliant get-together

Sunday 11 October

Regional Working Age Group Meeting

in Leeds

Wednesday 14 October

Navigating the care system, with Emma Chapman, principal social worker and Gabby Gardner, Team Manager, Front Door service, Adult Social Care, York City Council

Our monthly meeting, 2pm, Folk Hall, New Earswick

Wednesday 11 November

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS with Lisa Marie from Creative Avenue

Come and have some fun creating decorations for our special tree to be displayed at York Minster

Our monthly meeting, 2pm, Folk Hall, New Earswick

Wednesday 25 November

Newly diagnosed event

Led by staff from York Hospital, this event will focus on support and information for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's.

Community Stadium

Wednesday 9 December

York Branch Christmas Lunch

By popular demand we're heading back to the Novotel for a great lunch. Three course meal, raffle, good company, all for £18. Full details on our news page