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During the holidays we will be running drop in activity sessions in the Orchard Hall from the 2nd August to the 30th August, every Tuesday. Set up in the Hall will be Badminton, Giant Connect 4, Jenga and others for families and young people with a carer to come relax and enjoy. These sessions areContinue reading “Folk Hall Family Activities”

There are a selection of Summer activities with Food (HAF) coming to the New Earswick Folk Hall from the end of July. Free activities running from 12-2pm, suitable for ages 3-13 years and all family members are welcome. Activities include circus skills, music, art and more! Pack up lunch, drinks, fruit and a cooked mealContinue reading “Summer Fun Coming To The Folk Hall!”

Our next Film at the Folk Hall is here! In 1961, 60-year-old Kempton Bunton stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly. What happened next became theContinue reading “Film at the Folk Hall presents The Duke”

What an amazing event we had this weekend, with a whirlwind of dance, song and music sweeping through the Folk Hall. It was fantastic to be able to finally welcome the Swing Commanders back after such a long time – they bring so much fun, humour and warmth, while at the same time they areContinue reading “Swing Commanders’ Triumphant Return to the Folk Hall!”

As the dust settles it is time to look back and reflect on what a fantastic Jubilee Event we had at the beginning of June. The teams at The Folk Hall and New Lodge, supported by the New Earswick Residents Forum, as well as the wider JRHT and JRF Organisations hosted the New Earswick communityContinue reading “New Earswick Celebrates the Queens Platinum Jubilee”

We were delighted to host the York Concert Band and their charity concert last weekend! On the afternoon of Saturday 25 June, the 40 members of the thriving North Yorkshire ensemble York Concert Band staged a concert to raise funds for Bereaved Children Support York (BCSY), an organisation that aims to support bereaved children andContinue reading “York Concert Band Raises the Roof and £800 for Charity”