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The Brunswick Annual Open Day is on Saturday 11th September

11.00a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Free Admission.

Click here to download the poster

This is a day not to be missed!  If you wish to buy your herbs and vegetables then pop in as we have plenty of all of these plus an interesting range of herbaceous perennials.

In the crafts workshop there will be opportunities to "have a go" on the loom, make a badge, pond dipping and other activities for children.  On sale will be Brunswick's unique pressed flower cards, wrapping paper, rugs and other woven and knitted items.   

Throughout the day we will hold a Tombola stall and the Raffle will be drawn on the day.  We will also have live music and Morris dancers!  You will also be able to view our displays and our current information about the work of the nursery and generally about organic growing. 

Our cafe will be serving delicious lunches and teas with lots of homemade cakes. 

It you can't make the Open Day or want to buy plants at any other time please note that Brunswick Organic Nursery and Craft workshop is open from 10.00a.m. until 5.00p.m. Seven Days a Week .

Tel no 01904 701869 
Email: admin@brunswickyork.org.uk
 

Following last years heavy defeat the Parish Council were out for revenge in the second annual darts match with the Ebor Players as 'sporting' rivalry resumed for 2010.

First match up was the ladies doubles which after a closely fought match was narrowly edged by the Ebor Players represented by Diane Curran who finished with a three dart check out & her daughter Jo against Jo Bewley & Cayley Godfrey. Bewley being very unlucky with her final dart bouncing out of the 5 needed to win.

The next match, the mens doubles was a much more one sided affair with Tom Davis & newcomer Paddy Thornton always having the better of Tim Bruce and gender bender Christine Higgins, a 'man' for the night due to a shortage of the latter on the Ebor Players team. Honours even 1.1

Next up was mixed doubles with the Ebor Players represented as last year by David 'the steelman' Rose and Bev Linfoot. They continued their winning ways and narrowly edged a close contest with Stewart Harrison & Catherine Bruce.

Now we were into the singles with Lisa Thornton (Parish Council) and Julia Sykes (Ebor Players) both coming into this match with unbeaten records, something would have to give and it was Thornton who emerged victorious to make the overall match score even again at 2.2

Men's singles newcomer Steve 'the boatman' Poulter easily defeated Andrew 'the scientist Dunn meaning that Ian Jemison from the Parish Council had to defeat Ebor Players captain Liam Godfrey to keep the match alive. Jemison duly obliged leaving Godfrey with a 0-2 record, his place must be in jeopardy for next year.

So with the scores tied at 3.3 the decider was a mixed doubles between Poulter & Diane Curran & Sandra MacDonald & Chris Dale for the Parish Council. The match ebbed and flowed in true tie-breaker fashion until finally 'the boatman' prevailed to claim his second victory of the evening.

Victory for the Ebor Players by the narrowest of margins by 4 matches to 3.

Thanks must go to Ros Kerr for donating a trophy and getting it engraved, to the Ebor Inn for their hospitality and to all who agreed to take part from the Parish Council & Ebor Players 

St Clements Hall in Cygnet Street has been in a sorry state for many years, but thanks to a lot of hard work and the determination of a small group of people the Hall has been extensively restored, and is on track to re-open this Spring.

Originally built by public subscription, Clements Hall aims to bring people together and to support and create community activities, which will provide resource, inspiration and entertainment.

The Trustees recognise the historic significance of the site and bring to the project a desire to improve the quality of life particularly for local people by being a catalyst and a vehicle for wide variety of opportunities across all ages, backgrounds and interests in the local and wider community.

The Hall is now available for bookings, so take a look at the Hall's own website at www.clementshall.org.uk for more details.

On Sunday 4th October Brunswick Organic Nursery is holding a sponsored bike ride and walk in support of the Lord Mayor's Charities. The charities this year have been chosen by John Galvin, our Bishopthorpe-based Lord Mayor, and are York Against Cancer together with Brunswick Nursery itself, which provides craftwork and horticultural opportunities for people with special needs.

The event starts at 11am from Brunswick nursery, and the route takes you along the cycle path for 6 or 12 miles (or less if you prefer!)

The 12 mile route takes you to Riccall and back, while on the 6 mile route you turn back at a refreshment point at the 3 mile mark.

Finish is back at the nursery, and everyone should be back no later than 4pm.

The Greyhound in Riccall is providing sandwiches at £2 per person, and tea and soft drinks will also be available. There will be light refreshments at the 3 mile point too.

You can download a registration form here, or get more details by dropping in at the nursery or giving them a call on 01904 701869.

If you don't feel up to all this activity, don't forget you can sponsor someone else to do it!

This section contains links to web sites of local organisations. Check the Purple Pages for listings of local organisations.

Do you want to report on news of your club activities? You can have your own entries on our Bishopthorpe Clubs and Groups pages.

Archbishop of York Junior School

Bishopthorpe Infant School

Bishopthorpe Camera Club

Bshopthorpe Scouts

Bishopthorpe Tennis Club

Bishopthorpe United FC (The York Football website includes league tables and results for junior football in York and surrounding areas. Bishopthorpe White Rose junior football are active members of the York leagues so our site may be very useful to players and parents.)

Ebor Players

Bishopthorpe Playgroup

Bishopthorpe Local History Group

Brunswick Organic Nursery and Craft Workshop