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York opens applications for Christmas Cheer Receptions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

York's Lord Mayor is hosting Christmas Cheer Receptions for residents aged 65 and over at the Assembly Rooms on December 1.

Application forms are now available for York's annual Christmas Cheer Receptions on December 1, hosted by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York. The events are open to residents aged 65 and over and will take place at the Assembly Rooms. Paper application forms can be obtained from York libraries, the council's Customer Centre at West Offices, or St Sampson's Centre.

Each event will welcome 200 guests, with a morning session at 10am and an afternoon session at 2pm. Morning entertainment will include St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, the Shepherd Brass Band, and soloist Alexandra Mather. The afternoon programme will feature Ralph Butterfield Primary School and the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir.

Completed forms should be sent to The Christmas Cheer Draw, c/o Civic Services, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, or emailed to civic@york.gov.uk. Entries must be received by November 16. Applicants can state a preferred session, though tickets will be allocated through a random draw. The Lord Mayor said the receptions offer 'top class entertainment, food and fun' and are 'a chance to meet new friends and bring in the festive season in a truly memorable way'.

York opens applications for Christmas Cheer Receptions
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In this story: York · Lord Mayor of York · Councillor Margaret Wells · Assembly Rooms · St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School · Shepherd Brass Band · York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir

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