A group of York students has won the opportunity to have their very own I-phone application developed after winning The App Challenge final, held at the Ron Cooke Hub on Wednesday, January 18.
YUSU Welfare officer Bob Hughes has warned students to be vigilant after a student loans phishing scam has been revealed.
Her Majesty the Queen will be visiting York on Maundy Thursday, 5th April, as part of the 800th anniversary of York’s Charter for the traditional “Royal Maundy” ceremony.
A flood caused by a heating system “failure” forced the university IT services to shut down many essential systems on Sunday night, causing problems for many students on the eve of their exams and assignment due-dates.
10 ways to feel Christmassy in York this winter...
Saturday sees a world-record breaking attempt here in York - the largest gathering of pantomime dames in any one place. It's due to be a sight for sore eyes...and all are welcome to don their dresses to join in!
This year York sees Harold Bishop, Hunter from Gladiators and Simon from CBBC all starring in Cinderella the pantomime at the Grand Opera House. Tickets are just £9 for the opening performances on 1pm and 7pm on Friday 14th December... but careful - he's behind you!
Parliament Street is currently awash with smells of salami, cheese and beer as the German Market's in town.....pop along for some free samples of delicious olives
My own personal favourite - spend the last of your disappearing overdraft on downloading Philosophy lecturer, Jones, 'Smells like Christmas Time' and try get him in the Top 40!
...in Tang Hall. You may need to take a few friends with you for security but there's no need to go to Blackpool, when we have Tang Hall right on our doorstep. It's currently awash with stunning lights, including trains, reindeer and the customary Santa.
It was originally the calendar girls, but this year it's all about the Vanbrugh boys. See them in their calendar bearing all for testicular cancer - pick up your copy for just ₤5!
If you don't fancy getting your hands dirty you could go along to Waterstones on Thursday to see Ian Smith, aka Harold Bishop wrapping presents for Alzeimer Research, not only do you get to meet the man himself, but you can get him to wrap your little sister's Harry Potter book. Quality.
Student Action are collecting any unwanted foods to donate to a homeless shelter. If you have any unwanted non-perishable foods simply drop them to the SU offices between 12-2 on Friday Week 10 and their elves will do the rest!
This weekend sees the British Heart Foundation's Santa Jog coming to York, where hundreds of Santa's will run a mile to raise money for children with heart problems. 16th December, starting at Museum Gardens.
'The Ice Factor' returns to York - it was originally set up by a York student and has proved to be one of the best festive attractions in York. Student tickets are ₤6.95 for an hour of undoubted fun.
However you chose to get into the Christmas spirit, all of us here at The Yorker would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with mince pies and mulled wine and a Happy New Year!
Are you sure it's £6.95 for an hour as a student? I only paid £5 2 days ago... though it may have been because I was part of a small group.
PS. Does this really belong in "news"? Surely it's more of a seasonal feature.
"This year York sees Harold Bishop, Hunter and Simon from Kids TV all starring in Sinbad the Sailor....
I think you'd be disappointed if you booked tickets to see them in Sinbad, seeing as the aforementioned actor are starring in Cinderella.
Looks like you got lucky Mitch - the price on production of an NUS card is £6.95. As for the other issue, this has been corrected.
Thanks,
David
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