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Next Door Neighbour
York Racecourse – 8 race meetings each year but lots of other events going on as well. Full calendar of events on www.yorkracecourse.co.uk
Rowntree Park
Lovely 30 acre park just a short walk away. Facilities include a woodland walk, 6 tennis courts, children’s play area, basketball court, an ornamental lake and events space. For details about the many groups and events held here see the Friends of Rowntree Park website.
Sport/Fitness
Park Run York: Every Saturday at 9:00am on the racecourse www.parkrun.org.uk/york
Rowntree Park Tennis Club: New members always welcome Rowntree Park Tennis
Yoga, pilates, mindfulness and more. Lots of classes to choose from with some drop in classes available. 10a Nunmill Street www.stablesyoga.co.uk
Ovington Cricket Club: Small community based cricket club, located on the Little Knavesmire next to York Racecourse. All abilities and ages welcome. www.ovingtoncc.co.uk
Bishy Road
Bishy Road – Independent cafes, restaurants and shops plus a lively street party each year in June. Crowned Britain’s best high street in 2015 and only a 20 minute walk away. New website recently launched: www.bishyroad.net
South Bank Community Venue
Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Rd
Full and varied calendar of events including yoga, baby sensory class, singing, art, Spanish, puppy training. Also a Local History Group and South Bank Community Cinema. www.clementshall.org.uk History Group: www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk
Local Pubs/Social Club
St Clements Sports & Social Club, Count De Burgh Terrace
Bar (cheapest beer in Southbank!) & function room – free booking for members. Golf events, coach trips to coast, races etc. Dominos and darts leagues. 2 full size snooker tables & free pool. Quiz nights on Tuesday at 8pm. Saturday night entertainer, bingo and dancing. Drop in after 3pm to get a joining form. Membership is £6 pa and there is a one-off joining fee of £15 which includes the first year’s membership fee.
The Knavesmire, Albemarle Road
Friendly local and a popular meeting place for some of our residents, including the local Ukulele group. Wide range of cask ales, live sports, beer garden, pool table and function room for events. Serves breakfasts. www.knavesmirepub.co.uk
The Winning Post, Bishopthorpe Road
As well as a wide range of food and drink, The Winning Post is very much part of our community with regular themed events, function room for hire and a book swap. Evening monthly clubs take place as follows: Film Night on the last Wednesday, Gin Club on the last Thursday, Comedy Night on the first Thursday. Dog friendly. www.winningpostyork.co.uk
Kids
Wild Things Family Forest School is a weekly forest school for children and parents in York. Wild Things is passionate about getting children and parents outdoors to explore, develop their imagination, and be creative. The school has its own private wooded area in the grounds of Millthorpe Secondary School on Nunthorpe Avenue.
Shops Close By
Knavesmire Butchers, 137 Albemarle Road. Hot sandwiches, fresh pies, fresh meats and more
D & K General Stores, 129 Albemarle Rd- Convenience store and off-licence. Opening times: 9 am – 10 pm Mon to Sat; 10 am – 9 pm Sun
Millennium Food & Wine Convenience Store, 160A Bishopthorpe Rd (on corner of Butcher Terrace). Opening times: 8 am – 11 pm daily
Fred’s Home Bakery, 133 Albemarle Road
South Bank Community & Sustainability
Planet South Bank
Planet South Bank is a group of residents that aims to raise awareness of sustainability issues, through various activities and projects, all of which have an element of sociability and fun. Also holds regular community gardening sessions in the grounds of St Clements Church on Scarcroft Road. www.planetsouthbank.org.uk
Nearest Post Office
Dringhouses Post Office, 14 Tadcaster Road. Opening Times: 6am – 7pm Monday to Friday; 6am – 5pm Sunday