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December 2019, Issue No. 10    Email: chocworksra@gmail.com

The Residents Association Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish ALL residents Happy Holidays and all the best for 2020. Here is hoping we can build upon our successes of this year!

Christmas Carols on Bayldon Square

Thanks to everyone who participated in our second Carols on the green event on 15th December.

Special thanks to St.Chad’s choir for leading the singing, Vanilla Hair and Beauty for their generous donation to the Carecent charity collection and in no particular order, the people who made this happen: Mafalda, Bridget, Julie, Filiz, Andrea, Helen & David, Lucy and Paul, Clare and Peter and Hilary.

If anyone would like further information about the role of Carecent in York – a charity helping the homeless – please visit www.carecent.org or contact Clare Skardon, who organised the Carecent collection (WhatsApp 07931 179181‬).

Defibrillator Training

On Saturday, 7th December our first Defibrillator Training took place in St Chads Church Hall.
Enthusiastic participants had the opportunity to learn, or refresh, their CPR skills on a Resusci Anne manikin doll and also work through the sequence of commands using the Defibrillator. This was enormously helpful, and reassuring, and ensures that there is an increased pool of people available with a degree of confidence in what to do in the case of an emergency which might require the use of the defibrillator. It was also nice to see residents from further afield in Cameron Grove attending the training.

If you have not already done so, please take the opportunity to acquaint yourself with its position for future reference (on the wall at the side of the Sales office between Hallmark House and Neapolitan House).
PS David Wilson Homes have  agreed to install an additional light above the machine to make it more visible if needed at night.

Website Coordinator Role

Andrea, our current website coordinator, is stepping down from the committee in the near future, so we are looking for a volunteer to replace her to keep the website up to date and to produce our monthly newsletter. If you have a bit of spare time and like fiddling on the computer (reasonable IT skills required) then this role would be perfect for you! WordPress knowledge would be an advantage but not essential as Andrea is happy to provide training and support. Please get in touch if you are interested or would like further details. Email chocworksra@gmail.com

Estate Management

• Watson’s have informed us that planting of bare patches around the development and the replacement of trees in Bayldon Square will take place in Feb/March 2020.
• DWH have agreed to contribute £500 towards planting on Bayldon Square.
• The boundary fence from the electricity sub-station through to the new steps on Bishopthorpe Road is planned to be removed in January 2020.
• New robust parking signs are to be supplied and installed.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help Steve with Estate Management from the apartment blocks, Joseph Terry Grove and Clock Tower Way. If you are interested in getting involved please email: chocworksra@gmail.com We’d love to hear from you!

Social Groups/Events

Chocolate Works Coffee Club at St Chad’s Church Hall – Wednesday 8th January, 10 – 11 am. Join us for a catch up over coffee and cake. Nicole and Andrea will be there to greet you. Everyone is welcome and kids can come along too. Small donation to the kitty for refreshments.

Upcoming Event: Saturday 29th February 2020

The Yorkuleles at the Knavesmire Pub. We are running this event in support of The Samaritans and will be selling tickets in advance as numbers will be limited. Full details will be published in next month’s newsletter (end of January).

Wider Community

New Year’s Day Antique Home & Vintage Fair – York Racecourse

Wednesday 1st January 2020. Wide choice of antique and vintage items, home décor inspiration, collectables, curios, jewellery, art and fashion. Please see AntiqueFairYork.com for details.

York Talks – University of York

Wednesday 8th January 2020. A series of 15-minute talks open to all and free of charge. See YorkTalks for further information.

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November 2019, Issue No. 9    Email: chocworksra@gmail.com

News on works around the Chocolate Works

A quick update of some of the works being undertaken by DWH and Watson (following a joint Estate Walkabout):

DWH sub-contractor is now working on the area behind Devon House and Carousel House. They are – 

• clearing the undergrowth
• removing ivy off choked trees 
• and removing any dead trees
• providing the results of a tree survey and the condition of the trees to Watson, which will then be available to us
• planning to plant 59 further trees in the area

DWH will also provide street lighting in the car park area as soon as their sub-contractor can commence the work.

Likewise, their sub-contractor will soon add the extra ‘V’ for a permanent Visitor parking space opposite the other two existing permanent spaces.

Once this work is completed, they expect to remove the hoardings from Campleshon Road round to the steps leading to Bishopthorpe Road with a view to opening up pedestrian access.

The bin store at Devon House was discussed –

• The council instruct operatives not to move rubbish from the floor or overflowing bins. Hence occasionally the bins have not been emptied. It is clearly in residents’ own interest to keep the area tidy.
• The store is shared by Devon House and Carousel House. David Wilson Homes legal team are finding a set of words to satisfy Yorkshire Housing Association about this and to ensure continued permanent access for Carousel House residents.

• DWH will clean the paint spill outside Devon House and Carousel House
• They will plant an area on JTG next to an individual parking space which  has been missed
• DWH have been asked to report back to sub-contractors to fix the flower beds outside Devon, Carousel, and elsewhere which are overflowing with bark spilling onto the road, because the planting was too high.
• DWH have been asked to review the screening for the substation at the Devon House side. They will investigate but this could prove problematic due to covenants protecting the sub-station.
• We have asked for fencing around the perimeter of Campleshon Road (when the hoardings are removed) as we highlighted this as a potential issue for security. There was a lack of enthusiasm for the idea, not least because of the potential cost.

DWH will go back to their gardener about the trees on Bayldon Square and get them replaced. Additional planting on Bayldon Square is booked to commence in  February 2020.

We expressed concerns about heavy Plant using Robert Street. DWH have a very clear traffic management plan which diverts traffic down Joseph Terry Grove whenever possible. However, occasionally it has proven necessary to use Robert Street and Clock Tower Way when they have been pulling services across Joseph Terry Grove to Blocks E & F.

DWH plan to commence piling works for the remaining houses near the Clock Tower before they break for Christmas on 20^th December. This will use a drilled rather than a driven pile which should reduce noise. However, there will be increased traffic disruption.

Request for feedback – guttering

Some residents have experienced problems with leaks from the guttering to their houses. Specifically, the problem appears to be buckling and cracking of the fibreglass gulley. It would be helpful if we could begin to find out whether this is an issue which is only affecting one or two properties or whether it is an issue that is much more widespread, which may necessitate a site-wide solution. If you have experienced this, please email chocworksra@gmail.com so that we can begin to identify the extent of the issue, which will aid our discussions with DWH. NB Please note that we want feedback, at this stage, specifically referring to the firbreglass guttering rather than any and all leaks. Thank you.

Planning Update

A reminder – in case you missed it first time round . . .  David Wilson Homes have officially withdrawn their application for Block M (11/11/19). This will revert to 22 family homes, and the piling for these will start before Christmas. Congratulations once more to all involved in the objection to this Block!

The current final plan of works for the development can be viewed on our Planning Page

Defibrillator Training

Course run by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service – Help save a life!

Training for residents of The Chocolate Works and the wider South Bank area is on Saturday 7th December, 9am to 11am, at St Chads Church Hall. By attending this course you will be able to confidently use our onsite Automated External Defibrillator. Booking not required.

Social Groups/Events

Please join us on the square on Sunday 15th December at 5.30pm for mulled drinks, nibbles, hot blackcurrant for the kids and carol singing. Please bring your own glass/mug and some change for the small donation of £2 per adult (kids free) to cover costs. The choir from St Chads will kick off the carol singing at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Family and friends welcome.

A charity collection on behalf of Carecent -helping the homeless of York -will take place on the evening. Please bring any of the listed items below. All donations are greatly appreciated! If you are unable to attend the Carol Singing but would still like to make a donation to Carecent please contact Clare on 07931 179181‬.

Tinned spam, corned beef, sugar, baked beans, tinned fruit, cereals, biscuits, squash/cordial, shower gel, shampoo, baby wipes, razors, role-on deodorant, jeans, tracksuit bottoms and new men’s underwear

Please see website for full details of all social groups at The Chocolate Works:  Social Groups

Upcoming Event: Saturday 29th February 2020

The Yorkuleles at the Knavesmire Pub. More details to follow.

Wider Community

Book: Shadows in the Bricks – The old shops of South Bank in York

If you are interested in local history you may be interested in the latest publication by Clements Hall Local History Group. At 114 pages it is a history of the old shops of South Bank (an area defined here as running from Southlands Avenue to The Residence and across to Albemarle Road.) The book is advertised on the Clements Hall Website – shadows in the bricks And is for sale at Fred’s Bakery, The Winning Post, Tranquil Hair and Beauty, The Corner Barbershop, Tower Vets, Pextons, Frankie and Johnny’s Cookshop and Cameron Beaumont Opticians.

If you’re not yet a member of the CWRA but would like to join us please see our Membership page. New members always welcome!

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October 2019, Issue No. 8    Email: chocworksra@gmail.com

Report From AGM

Monday 14th October 2019
The first Annual AGM of the Residents Association was held on 14th October 2019, in combination with the first annual meeting with Watson, The Property Agent.
A report of the activities of the residents Association was given  and Watson were asked questions about parking enforcement, the gardens, and access to Watson accounts (details of both are available in the recently circulated minutes).
There were 47 attendees which was gratifying and indicated interest in the activities of both groups.
The next AGM will be booked for October 2020. However, the acoustics were such in the church, that we shall probably be looking for a venue where it is more possible that all attendees can hear the whole proceedings.
Many thanks to all who attended, and for the post meeting feedback, which has been very positive.

Minutes for the AGM are available to view on our website: AGM Minutes

Defibrillator Update

Great news! The Defibrillator has been installed next to our Noticeboard and Mafalda is currently organising a training course on how to use it. Details to be confirmed in the near future.

Parking at Sales Office

We would like to remind residents about the arrangements for parking outside the Sales Office. These spaces are for sales staff and prospective purchasers only.
We have been granted access to these spaces outside working hours (6pm – 8am) with the proviso that the space is then vacated. Please adhere to these times as we do not want to lose this additional resource and have it come under the parking enforcement scheme.

Social Groups/Events

Please see website for full details:  Social Groups

Christmas Carols on Bayldon Square – Sunday 15th December, 5.30pm

Please join us on the square on Sunday 15th December at 5.30pm for mulled wine, mulled cider, mince pies and carol singing. The choir from St Chad’s are coming at 6pm to lead the singing again this year. We kindly ask you to bring some money with you – there will be a small donation to cover drinks/mince pies. A lovely festive event for all the family!

This Christmas we wish to support Carecent – a local homeless charity – by collecting donations of food, clothing (good quality), and toiletries. We will provide more details in the November newsletter about how we plan to collect any donations you may want to give.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 29th February 2020

We are busy planning a fundraising event for the evening of Saturday 29th February. We are lucky to have booked the wonderful local ukulele group, The Yorkuleles, to provide entertainment for us. It promises to be a fun filled evening so please put the date in your diary. Venue and details TBC.

What’s Going On – Wider Community

Members of the Clements Hall Local History Group have been researching the area’s extensive industrial past – chemical manure works, confectionery works, thread mills, glassworks, shipyard and more. Please see the History Group’s website if you’re interested in reading about the area’s fascinating history: Clementhorpe, York: Over 200 years of work and industry

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September 2019, Issue No. 7    Email: chocworksra@gmail.com

All that Jazz

A wonderful and informal jazz evening was held on Bayldon Square on 14th September.  Many thanks to Clare Skardon for her immense hard work and devotion to detail where so many were able to enjoy not only the jazz, but the exquisite sunset which crowned the whole event. (Not sure how Clare managed to order that).

There were four musicians in the group, Ron Burnet, being the leader. He played trombone and vocals. The keyboard, trumpet and trombone, with additional vocals from Bob Gilvene added to the rich sounds of pure jazz from the 1920’s – although towards the end of the evening they played a miscellany of relaxing 1990’s tunes. Their smart black tuxedoes added to the sense of occasion.

The evening was a huge success, and although each person only paid £2.50, there was enough money to pay the band their £260 fee and make a £41.50 contribution to the Chocolate Works Residents Association funds. Many bought their own wine, chairs and tables. One music enthusiast brought a barbecue and lighted candles which added to the festivities – after all we were there to have fun, celebrate our homes and the Chocolate Works.

The feedback from this jazz evening has been immensely positive and it is hoped that next year we can make it an even bigger and better celebration.

A big thank you to Hilary for writing this review and to everyone who supported this event.

Annual General Meeting – Monday 14th October

Please join us for The Chocolate Works Residents Association Annual General Meeting & The Chocolate Works Management Company Open Forum on Monday 14th October, 7pm – 8.30pm at St Chad’s Church, Campleshon Road

The Chocolate Works Residents Association AGM – Agenda

1. Welcome and Approve Minutes of previous AGM
2. Chair’s Report – What have we done?;  What are we doing?;  What do we want to do?
3.  Treasurer’s Report
4. Agree proposed changes to the Residents Association Constitution
5. Ratify Election/Re-Election of Officers to the  Committee: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer & Secretary. Current Officers will be re-elected unopposed unless there are further nominations. Nominations for any of these positions should be emailed to secretary.chocworksra@gmail.com to be received by 5pm Monday, 7th October 2019
6. Any Other BusinessMore detailed content will be emailed out to Members of the Residents Association in the week commencing 7th October 2019

The Chocolate Works Management Company Limited – AGM and Open Forum Meeting – Agenda

From 7.45 pm – details TBA.  This meeting will be run by Watson Property Management.

CWRA Membership – Please Join Us!

The Residents Association has decided that membership will be free for the year 2019-20120 (to be reviewed in October 2020). All current memberships will automatically roll over. If you are not yet a member please go to CWRA.co.uk and hit the Join Us button on the homepage, fill in your details and you will become a member. (NB subscribing to the newsletter does NOT automatically make you a member.) Membership enables you to vote at the AGM on decisions which may affect you.

Social Groups/Events

Please see website for full details:  Social Groups

Monthly Coffee Morning – 2nd October, 10am

First Wednesday of every month at St Chad’s Church Hall, 10 – 11 am. All welcome!

Nic’s Curry Club – 17th October, 7pm

If you haven’t yet got your name down for the first outing of the Curry Club to Village Spice restaurant, on Thursday 17th October, and would like to join please text Clare: 07931 179181.

Afternoon Coffee Club – 23rd October, 1.30pm

This month we are heading out to The Reading Cafe in Rowntree Park on Wednesday 23rd October, 1.30pm.  This is open to everyone so please do join us if you are free!

Christmas Carols on the square – Sunday 15th December (around 6.30pm)

Christmas Carols on the Square returns!  Please get it in your diary in preparation for that Festive Mood.  More details to follow nearer the time.

What’s Going On – Wider Community

National chocolate week at Goddards – 16th – 20th October

Discover more about one of the world’s most iconic chocolates – the Terry’s Chocolate Orange –  at the former Terry’s home. Take a nostalgic look at chocolate boxes from the past, make your own chocolate box to take home, and learn more about what is was like to work for Terry’s by trying out the Clocking In trail in the factory rooms. Event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.  Please see National Trust website for full details.

York Minster Northern Lights – 24th – 31st October

Don’t miss the return of the awe-inspiring Northern Lights event at York Minister.  The sound and light installation will transform the cathedral’s cavernous Nave with images and audio inspired by the medieval Minster’s stained glass and stone. For full details see the Visit York website.

The Chocolate Works FaceBook Group

CWRA Membership

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August 2019, Issue No. 6    Email: chocworksra@gmail.com

A Lovely Afternoon Tea!

Bridget & Dan Barry and Julie & Paul Hughes held a ticketed afternoon tea in their gardens on the afternoon of 10th August, with the aim of a) helping residents get to know each other a little better, and b) raising funds for the proposed CWRA defibrillator.

The event was very well attended and guests coped admirably with the odd shower. The food was of a very professional standard and accompanied by the odd glass of convivial drink that seemed to help get people talking. A raffle was also held, with prizes kindly donated by neighbours. Consequently they were able to present the Residents Association with £140 towards the proposed defibrillator.

Many, many thanks to the Barrys’ and Hughes’ for opening up their gardens to us, and for the hours of work involved in preparing the food; and thanks to all those who turned up and contributed to a lovely afternoon. Please visit our Photo Gallery to view a few photos of this event.

Estate Management

Following a series of meetings with the site maintenance surveyor, and a Director of Watson in their Leeds office we are able to confirm the following:

• Watson are going to install height restriction notices over the tunnels to car parks
• Watson  will replace the dead trees in Bayldon Square with Cherry trees in November, and will replace the light in the grassed area of Bayldon Square as soon as possible.
• Watson state that one of their responsibilities is to manage nuisance e.g. noise, parties until late, using properties as AirBnB’s, ball games etc. So please contact Watson’s if you have an issue with these.
• If you see plants, shrubs or trees that have died in new planting areas please contact David Wilson Homes. This is considered a “snagging” issue and the responsibility for replacement lies with DWH in the first two years.

Other Estate Management news:

• Car Parking has been taken on as part of Estate Management
• We are currently seeking willing and active volunteers to assist with all areas of Estate Management. Please get in touch if you can help: chocworksra@gmail.com

Planning

If you are concerned about the increasing size of the development, and wish to protect the heritage of the Clock Tower, please keep the following dates in your diaries.

Wednesday, 4th September 10 am

Site visit by councillors to look at the site of Block K (18/1934/FULM) – (30 apartment block between the Care Home and the liquor store). We are objecting on grounds of heritage and bulk & massing. However, a previous block (H) has already been approved. Please turn up to speak to your councillors at the site entrance nearest the Care Home & Liquor Store.

Tuesday, 10th September 10am

Site visit by councillors to look at Block M, followed by a council meeting to approve on Thursday, 12th September at 4.30pm. Block M is at the end of Clock Tower Way, and situated directly in front of the Clock Tower. It was initially approved as houses, and we are objecting to this application for 20 apartments on the grounds of heritage and bulk & massing.

The more people who turn up to meet councillors at the site visits the better. It is an informal opportunity to register concerns and ask questions.

Annual General Meeting – Monday 14th October

Please join us for The Chocolate Works Residents Association Annual General Meeting & The Chocolate Works Management Company Open Forum on Monday 14th October, 7pm – 8.30pm at St Chad’s Church, Campleshon Road

This is a dual purpose meeting as follows:

1) The Residents Association will hold its 1st Annual General Meeting. This is an opportunity for you to hear what we have done during our first year, and for you to begin to tell us what you feel should be our priorities for next year. It will also be an opportunity to elect/re-elect Officers of the Committee.

2) Watson, our Management Agent, will make a presentation of their role and function, followed by a Q & A session.

Adoption of Roads by City of York Council

We have had a first meeting with a Technical Director of David Wilson Homes, prior to further meetings with him and York Council. The process of adopting the roads needs to start now, as the legal elements are complex, and the Council process is somewhat slow.

In the first instance is the question of the leasehold nature of many of the residents’ parking spaces and the impact this may have on adopting roads around those spaces. If there is anyone with a legal background, preferably property law, or other related skills, we would be delighted if you wished to get involved and help guide us through the legal minefield which this is likely to throw up. (Please leave a message on chocworksra@gmail.com and we will get back to you.)

Social Groups/Events

Please see website for full details:  Social Groups

Jazz Night

Monthly Coffee Morning

First Wednesday of every month at St Chad’s Church Hall.  Next one is on 4th September, from 10 am. Open to everyone! Just come along and catch up with your fellow Chocolate Works Residents. 

New* Nic’s Curry Club – 17th October

The new Curry Club is to be held once a month and we’re kicking off at our local Village Spice restaurant on Thursday 17th October, 7 pm. All welcome! Free poppadoms and spice trays and bring your own drinks – makes it very cost effective, just pay for a main course! Text Clare on 07931 179181 if interested.

What’s Going On – Wider Community

Friday 20th – Sunday 29th September 2019

Food-lovers can get their teeth stuck into our historic city at the annual York Food and Drink Festival. The festival market, bars, food factory and demonstrations will be located on Parliament Street and St Sampsons Square but there’s lots more going on throughout the city. From wine and food tastings, talks, trails and tours to cookery demos and workshops.  Visit website for details and to book events.

CWRA Membership

If you’re not yet a member of the CWRA but would like to join us please see our Membership page. New members always welcome.

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July 2019, Issue No. 5    Email: chocworksra@gmail.com

Welcome to The Chocolate Works!

41 sets of keys were given out in June for residents of Devon House and Carousel House.  A very warm welcome to all new residents and we hope that you settle in well.

Project Group News

• Our new noticeboard is now in place, and active, on the side of Hallmark House (facing Neapolitan House)
• We now have double-yellow lines on the Campleshon Road – Clock Tower Way junction,  making a left turn out much safer.
• Our request for a Zebra Crossing  on Bishopthorpe Road was turned down, even though there have been a number of similar requests over recent years. We will consider repeating the request in 1 months time.
• David Wilson Homes have removed the piles of rubble from the central compound at our request. We have also requested for Considerate Construction to walk the site to highlight any issues.
• We have made a request for maintenance of the noisy vents on Hallmark House.
• We are also asking for a noise assessment for the sub-station on Campleshon Road.
• Piling for the new homes on Robert Street is due to commence shortly.
• A brief summary of the highlights of our snagging survey carried out earlier in the year has been published on our website: Snagging Survey

Just a reminder that permission has been granted by York Racecourse to park cars all day in car park A, off Knavesmire Road, during race-day meetings. Simply display your red 2 hour parking permit in your windscreen to gain access.

The Racecourse’s application to remove the poplar trees opposite Cocoa House has been rejected. Instead, six of the trees have been identified as unsafe and will be removed. These will be replaced.

CWRA Events

For those of you going to the Afternoon Tea Party on 10th August, we hope you have a great time. There are a couple of tickets still available for this event so if you’d like to join please see our Events page for full details. Looking ahead to the next event…..and all that jazz!

Jazz Night on The Square – 14th September, 7pm

Please join us for what promises to be a fun live music event.  The suggested donation per adult is  £1.50 – Children under 13 yrs are free.  Please purchase tickets in advance: Drop your name, address and monies into 14 Bayldon Sq or text / phone Clare to arrange pick up and drop off on 07931 179181. 

• Please bring your own chairs/pic-nic blankets and/or table.  Umbrellas and gazebos also welcome. Please set up before 7pm to guarantee a good spot!
• Bring your own food and drink for the evening and please bring rubbish bags to take away all rubbish with you.
• Music commences at 7.30 pm sharp and finishes at 10.30 pm. Please vacate the square and clear away by 11pm. Thank you.
• Raffle tickets costing £1 will be sold on the night.
• All proceeds go to The CWRA for costs incurred and projects in the pipeline.

We wish to thank the residents of Bayldon Square for their unanimous support for this event.  We ask you to please be respectful of adjacent residents at all times. 

Social Groups

New* Monthly Coffee Morning

We are excited that another social group is starting up!  The coffee mornings are to be held on the first Wednesday of every month at St Chad’s Church Hall – just across the road.  The first one will be held on Wednesday 7th August, from 10 am. It’s open to everyone, there’s no limit on numbers and kids are welcome too. Just come along and catch up with your fellow Chocolate Works Residents. Coffee, cake and conversation – enjoy! A big thank you to Nicole for co-ordinating this.

Coming Soon

Nic’s Curry Night

To be held once a month – first one will be in October. Stay posted for more details nearer the time.

Please see website for full details of all groups on The Chocolate Works:  Social Groups

Website Updates

We have 2 new pages on the website as part of our Residents Hub section: 1) Local Amenities – everything from pubs and community venues in the area to our nearby convenience shops. This area of the website will grow so this is just to get us started. 2) Useful Contacts Directory – information such as how to get in touch with DWH customer care, Watsons (managing agent) etc – all in one place 🙂  Please let us know if we’ve missed anything.

Membership

If you’re not yet a member of the CWRA but would like to join us please see our Membership page. New members always welcome.

Books About Terry’s & Bishy Road

If you want to find out a little bit more about where we are living, the following locally published books may be of interest (available at some Bishy Road shops and Waterstones).

Van Wilson  (2017) The Story of Terry’s York – York Oral History Society. Excellent history of Terry’s up to, and including, a chapter on David Wilson Homes,  The Residence, The Care Village and The Clock Tower. Contains a vast number of photos plus a CD of interviews of ex-workers.

Susan Major (2018) Bishy Road – A York shopping street in time (Clement’s Hall History Group). A history of the shops of Bishopthorpe Road. The history of each individual shop is explored. Also, has many, many photos.

Clement’s Hall History Group provides more details of what the History Group is currently doing. Bishy Road provides up to date information about the area.

What’s Going On – Wider Community

Van Gogh Immersive Experience: this cutting-edge attraction is making its British debut in York – Britain’s first UNESCO City of Media Arts! Meet the artist like never before with a 360 degree digital art experience. On show until January 5 2020. York St Mary’s, Castlegate

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