Our Assistant Director of Music, Dr Maximillian Elliott, will give a talk for the York and District Organists Association on “The Lost Churches of York and their Organs.” This talk is free and open to all, no booking required.

From York Minster to St Martin le Grand to All Saints North Street, there are many churches which include stained glass windows with representations of disabled people. Many of the depictions found in York show healing miracles where a saint “heals”a person with a disability, while others show charity narratives where people with disabilities are recipients of alms. Through these representations, this talk seeks to cast a light on medieval perceptions of disabilities which are not the same as those of today. The particularity of the depictions in glass also inform the glazier’s and donor’s use of the bodies of people with disabilities, which in certain contexts are used to magnify a saint’s healing powers, or, in other contexts, are used as the physical embodiment of York’s civic community. These representations can also give us a glimpse into the agency and self-formed communities of people with disabilities. 

Our speaker, Naoki Matsumoto graduated with an MA in Medieval Studies at the university of York and is now pursuing a PhD at the university of Poitiers in France, on the topic of the representation of people with disabilities in medieval stained glass.

Attendance is free and booking is not required. Donations to cover our costs are very welcome and can be made by cash and card within the church.

An atmospheric re-telling of the Nativity by York Mystery Plays Supporters Trust. 
Threaded with music, humour and reverence in lantern-lit churches across York.
For more information and to book online use the links below or you can book by phone on 0333 666 3366
Tickets may also be purchased on the door subject to availability.

https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/vnjbppbpaazn

An atmospheric re-telling of the Nativity by York Mystery Plays Supporters Trust. 
Threaded with music, humour and reverence in lantern-lit churches across York.
For more information and to book online use the links below or you can book by phone on 0333 666 3366
Tickets may also be purchased on the door subject to availability.

https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/gakrkpxbbpzq

The greatest choral works by the great composer of English Renaissance polyphony, Thomas Tallis,  juxtaposed with modern settings of the same texts and works influenced by Tallis, including Howells and McDowall. 

Learn how to create a stunning natural centrepiece for your Christmas decor at this relaxed, festive workshop led by Kay Ford. Kay is a retired florist and experienced demonstrator, who has won awards for her arrangements which are often crafted from the produce of her own allotment.

Your arrangement will feature seasonal fresh foliage, dried fruits, and accessories (all provided) and you will be guided every step of the way in creating a display that looks and smells beautiful in your home. Absolute beginners and those more experienced in flower arranging are all very welcome.

Please note foliage will include ivy, conifer & eucalyptus therefore please let us know of any allergies or sensitivities. Please bring gardening gloves, strong scissors or secateurs & apron. All other materials are provided.


Tickets cost £35 and are available here.