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York
Bibliographical Society
York,
long been associated with books, through printing, publishing
and selling, makes a natural base for a society initiated
by, and dedicated to those who love books. Authors and illustrators,
designers and publishers, booksellers and collecters feature
in programmes of six winter lectures supplemented by summer
visits to memorable libraries. All who have an interest in
books are welcome to join this active group of booklovers.
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York
Classical Guitar Society
Meets on the 1st Monday of every month at 8:00 p.m.
at the Black Swan (upstairs meeting room), Peasholme Green,York.
The society exists as a meeting place for any classical guitarist
in the York area who wishes to:
- listen to other players
- perform his or her self
- perform in ensemble with others
- or just sit and chat about the classical guitar (or anything
else for that matter!)
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York
Karate Club
York's
oldest karate club (since 1961). We train under the instruction
of Keith Gullen Shihan, a 7th Dan black belt and former National,
European and World Champion. Beginners always welcome.
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York
Light Opera Company
York
Light Opera Society was formed in 1953 to perform the challenging
new musicals of the time. In 2003 we became York Light Opera
Company Limited for financial reasons, although we remain
an amateur group. Throughout our history we have built an
excellent reputation for producing shows to a professional
standard; and the Company takes great pride in continuing
its tradition of bringing brand new musicals to York as well
as breathing new life into old favourites.
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York
Mountaineering Club
The
club was established in October 1948 by Fred Edinburgh, the
idea came to him whilst climbing on the Matterhorn in the
summer of that year.The club runs on a very informal basis.
Although there will be many organised trips each year which
will be advertised on the web forum, however most trips are
organised in the pub on Thursday. There are regular weekend
trips to Scotland the Lakes and Wales for both walking, climbing
and mountain biking. We meet at The Fox Inn on Holgate Road
at 10pm on a Thursday.
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York
Musical Society
Founded
in 1765, York Musical Society (YMS) is the oldest Musical
Society in England. Today, we are a choral society of approximately
160 members who enjoy performing a challenging repertoire
including the more familiar large scale choral works such
as Handel's Messiah, the Passions and various Requiems.
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York
Photographic Society
York
Photographic Society is a friendly welcoming society with
a membership that includes all ages, abilities and photographic
interests - whether prints or slides, traditional or contemporary
in outlook.
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York
RI Chess Club
The
main club meet at the R I any night of the week with main
nights Tuesday and Thursdays. Games and competitions are held,
we have 4 teams who play in the Saturday Yorkshire League
About 100 members including 40 juniors. The juniors meet in
term time at St Olaves School from 7.0 to 8.30 for ages 6-16.
There is also a winter Evening League and varioue events held
including an open air one in June in Parliament Street. Regards
Peter Cloudsdale ECFaccredited chess coach.
Contact details are 5, Pear Tree Close, Huntington York YO32
9QZ Tel 01904-767177.
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York
Society of Magicians
Since
1945 there has been in the city of York a society of magicians.
They meet upon the second Wednesday of every month and engage
in the greatest of the ntertainments...........magic.
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