Friends of York Cemetery
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Walks and Events are organised by Friends of York Cemetery, a charity that supports York Cemetery Trust in the management of the cemetery. Walk leaders are also volunteers.
The Friends of York Cemetery
C/o York Cemetery
Cemetery Road
York
YO10 5AJ
Tel. 01904 610578 or
07913758782
yorkcemeteryvolunteers@gmail.com
www.yorkcemetery.org.uk
Interested in daytime or evening group tours?
Available by arrangement. For more information, and to book, contact Friends of York Cemetery on 07913 758782 (or see contact details printed in this leaflet).
Why not become a Friend of York Cemetery?
Benefits include newsletters and discounted rates for most walks and events. Membership costs from just £5 per person per year. Membership forms are available from the cemetery office or at any event, or contact us.
Would you like to get involved?
Volunteers are always welcome to help maintain the cemetery gardens, to warden at weekends or conduct walks, for example. See our website www.yorkcemetery.org.uk for more details, or contact us.
Interested in the cemetery’s history?
Hugh Murray’s fascinating book about the history of York Cemetery, ‘This Garden of Death 1837 - 2007’ (revised edition), is available from the cemetery office or at any event. Standard price £6, Friends of York Cemetery £5.
YORK CEMETERY 2013 PROGRAMME OF GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS
History Monuments Gardens Wildlife Music
Sunday 28 April, 2pm Monuments & Masons Exploration of a variety of monuments and their makers with walk leader David Poole Sunday 12 May, 2pm The History of York Cemetery Guided walk exploring the cemetery from 1837 to present, with David Miller Sunday 26 May, 2pm Garden Walk An informative, yet relaxing, walk around the cemetery gardens with Clive Dawson Thursday 30 May, 7.30pm Moth & Insect Night Dr David Chesmore & Anneliese Emmans Dean inform and entertain you Sunday 9 June, 2pm Garden Walk & Honey Bee Talk Visit the gardens with Clive Dawson and then hear about the bees with Tom Robinson Sunday 23 June, 11.30am & 1.30pm Living History Fulford School year 10 drama pupils re-enact the lives of people buried in the cemetery Sunday 7 July, 2pm Lord Mayors of York Buried in the Cemetery Guided walk led by David Poole Sunday 14 July, 2pm A Cemetery Stroll (1) Wander the cemetery and its catacombs with Roger Daniel, exploring history & symbolism, and meeting some interesting characters buried in the cemetery Wednesday 17 July, 9pm Bat Night TICKET EVENT Presentation and guided walk with Claire Storey. Bring a torch Sunday 28 July, 2pm to 4pm Quodlibet Concert & Cream Tea TICKET EVENT Rennaissance choral music and cream tea in the chapel Sunday 11 August, 2pm Geology in the Cemetery An informative and entertaining geological journey around the cemetery with Sheila Bartlett Sunday 18 August, 2pm Butterfly Walk TICKET EVENT Led by Dr David Chesmore Sunday 25 August, 2pm Tree Walk Led by a York Tree Warden A Sunday in September, 2pm (exact date to be confirmed) A Cemetery Stroll (2) Guided walk in the cemetery’s ‘modern’ section with Roger Daniel Sunday 1 September. 2pm Industrialists in the Cemetery Guided walk with Linda Slack and Christine Walmsley Sunday 8 September, 2pm Victorian Miscellany Guided walk with David Poole, exploring Victorians buried in the cemetery Wednesday 11 September, 6pm Fungi Walk Led by Malcolm Greaves Sunday 13 October, 2pm Military Heroes Buried in the Cemetery Led by Pauline Beckwith Friday 13 December, 7.30pm (gates open 7pm) Carol Concert In the chapel, with seasonal refreshments. PLEASE CHECK DATES & TIMES! Amendments/updates are posted on the cemetery notice board (or contact us). Ticket Events: Tickets available from the cemetery office. Tickets for Bat Night and Butterfly Walk £2.50 each. Quodlibet concert tickets £5 each. Carol Concert: Go directly to the chapel. Free (donations gratefully received). Other Walks/Events: Last 1½ -2 hours and start from the cemetery gatehouse, no need to book. Adults £2.50, children and Friends of York Cemetery £1. Prices include tea/coffee & biscuits, or other refreshments as stated.
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