Join us on Saturday 19th July for an afternoon of family fun 12pm-3pm, on the green between the Folk Hall and New Lodge This year promises to be packed with fun, entertainment and activities. Enjoy live music from local bands, an inflatable slide and bouncy castle, classic games like Hook-a-duck, water play and a sensory tent fromContinue reading “Party by the Park 2025”
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Film at the Folk Hall- Pride event
Join us for a celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema for this Pride event on Friday 6th June. Film at the Folk Hall will be screening the comedy classic ‘BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER’ (1999) staring Orange is the New Black’s Natasha Lyonne and the ‘Queen of Drag’ RuPaul. Plus, a quiz (with prizes!), photoshoot and more! Come alongContinue reading “Film at the Folk Hall- Pride event”
York’s Dead Good Festival
7th – 18th May 2025 York’s Dead Good Festival takes place in May in conjunction with Dying Matters, with the aim of encouraging people to be more open about dying, death and bereavement. The festival will encourage people to express themselves in different ways, whilst giving advice and support on a number of practical matters. There areContinue reading “York’s Dead Good Festival”
Easter Weekend
Bank Holiday Closure The Folk Hall team want to wish all of our lovely customers a wonderful Easter, whatever you may be up to. The team are looking forward to a well earned rest this weekend, so please remember that the Folk Hall is closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday this weekend. The Post Office,Continue reading “Easter Weekend”
Rowntree Society Visit
Interested in The Rowntrees? Come along to Open House on Thursday 24th April, 10am to 12noon and meet the Rowntree Society who will be displaying objects from the past and chatting all things ‘Rowntrees’ as part of this centenary year. Browse original copies of the Rowntree worker magazines and have a go at the hands onContinue reading “Rowntree Society Visit”
The Menfulness Podcast Live: World Suicide Prevention Day
Join us in conversation about one of the most important yet most stigmatised subjects in society. Suicide Prevention is everyone’s business with 1 in 5 people experiencing suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives. With 16 per day in the UK taking their own lives and over two thirds being men, we owe itContinue reading “The Menfulness Podcast Live: World Suicide Prevention Day”