MySight York’s Festive Celebrations
This year, our members, volunteers and staff are busy spreading cheer across the city, from hosting festive stalls to handcrafting beautiful decorations. Below is a list of ways we are celebrating community spirit this festive season.
MySight York’s tree at York Minster
We’re delighted to have been invited to decorate a tree again this year, at York Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival. There are 70 trees on display. The theme of our tree this year is “Bigger, Brighter, Bolder” – which celebrates how simple adaptations can make a significant difference to people with sight loss. Decorations have been made by the extremely talented members and volunteers of our Knit and Natter group.
The festival runs during sightseeing times until Monday 5th January. Admission is free for York residents with proof of address. For further information or to book in advance, visit the York Minster website.
Visit Treasurer’s House, including Sarah Scott’s room with decorations made by our knitting group, members and volunteers
Our Knit and Natter group have also made items for decorating the Court Room at Treasurer’s House this year, honouring novelist Sarah Scott. 15th November – 21st December, Saturday to Wednesday, 11am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm is quiet sessions, for those who benefit from a lighter and quieter experience, but still want to explore the decorated house. The quiet session is the same, but with the lights on, the shutters open and the music turned off. You can book tickets to visit Treasurer’s House via the National Trust website.
Festive fundraising stalls
- Festive Knitting and Handmade Cards stall at New Earswick Folk Hall’s Festive Fair. Saturday 29th November, 11am – 3pm. New Earswick Folk Hall, York, YO32 4AQ.
- Festive Knitting, Handmade Cards and Information stall at York Hospital. Friday 5th December, 9am – 2pm. Our stall will be located at The Hub, in the entrance to Ellerbys restaurant.
- Festive Knitting and Handmade Cards stall at Holy Redeemer Christmas Tree Festival. Saturday 6th December, 12 noon – 4pm. Holy Redeemer Church, 108 Boroughbridge Road, York, YO26 6AB.
MySight York members Christmas Party
Date: Tuesday 16th December
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: Patch York, in the Bonding Warehouse where Terry Avenue meets Skeldergate, York, YO1 6FA.
Free to attend. There will be food, drink, fun and laughter to celebrate the Christmas season, as well as a raffle and Christmas quiz.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential, so please let us know if you wish to attend.
To book, call 01904 636269 or email hello@mysightyork.org
If you book a place and find you are unable to attend, please let us know so your place can be offered to someone else.
Patch is accessible via ramp or steps and there is level access throughout the building. Staff will be on hand outside and inside the venue to meet and guide attendees.