Charley Perryn is a student on Converge courses at York St John University and art sessions at York Art Gallery. Charley is autistic and one of her favourite special interests is Christmas. She loves photography, digital art and poetry and created this artwork to share the magic she perceives at this time of year. TheContinue reading “Charley’s Christmas Collection”
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Opportunities to Buy Beautiful Local Art
Lesley Birch, currently exhibiting her beautiful abstract floral paintings near junction 3 on the main corridor at York hospital has a special offer for staff on her website. You will need the password York to access the offer. Lesley will donate a percentage of any sales to the hospital. The artwork of Philip Wiseman isContinue reading “Opportunities to Buy Beautiful Local Art”
Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – January meeting
Hello all, Last week the Virtual Book Group met to discuss Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield. We really enjoyed this wintry tale centred around the Thames river and a little girl who appears to come back to life after being found seemingly drowned in it. The prose had a flowing, lyrical quality to it,Continue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – January meeting”
Burnout and moving forward
Julia Bognar , Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Priory Medical Group, York I have been thinking about how powerful music has been for me and helped me get over a difficult season of my professional life. I am lucky to be able to celebrate several things that I have gained this year and certainly playing music has beenContinue reading “Burnout and moving forward”
Winter Music Programme
The Arts Team are delighted to welcome musicians back to play in the communal areas of York Hospital. The musicians in our winter programme are all volunteers, playing for the benefit of staff, visitors and patients. We hope you enjoy the music. Winter Music Programme: Wednesday 7 December – Jake & Alexander, University of YorkContinue reading “Winter Music Programme”
Our Christmas Playlist
Thank you for your suggestions for our Christmas playlist. I hope there’s something here for everyone! Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow – Dean Martin Driving home for Christmas – Chris Rea White Christmas – Bing Crosby Hark! the herald-angels sing – carols from King’s 2021 O Come, O Come Emmanuel –Continue reading “Our Christmas Playlist”
December Festive Creative Challenge
Christmas Wreath There are many Christmas wreath making workshops available to attend but we thought it would make a great challenge to create our own at home. Below is a video on how to make a Christmas wreath, by the Royal Horticultural Society, and a link to their website. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/types/conifers/christmas-wreaths Good luck and please sendContinue reading “December Festive Creative Challenge”
Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – November 22
Hello all, The Virtual Book Group met to discuss The Swimmer by Graham Norton. Several of us said that we would previously have been reluctant to pick up a novel by a celebrity author, but actually we really enjoyed this and are now looking to read more of Graham’s work! We enjoyed spending time in theContinue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – November 22”
Hidden Talent – Darren Ford
Darren Ford works as a CT Superintendent at Scarborough hospital. In his spare time he turns his hand to woodwork and has produced these beautifully turned and carved pieces. Darren encourages anyone interested in taking up wood turning as a hobby to check out the Ryedale Woodturners link below. info@ryedalewoodturners.org.uk
A Cultural What’s On
There’s so much on at the moment , it’s difficult to keep up! Here are a few highlights for your diaries from across the region. Scarborough If you’re out and about looking for something to do in Scarborough, the Arts Team highly recommends the new exhibition, Prized, at The Old Parcel Office (do check thisContinue reading “A Cultural What’s On”
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