Join the NHS 70 party at York’s libraries

Party time for our ol’ NHS
29 Jun 2018 @ 9.19 am
| Community news

The NHS will be 70 on Thursday (July 5) and York’s libraries are joining the party.

Four libraries York are inviting people to pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

A spokeswoman for Explore York said: “We are joining the City Of York Council, York CVS, the Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group and Healthwatch York in their aim to combat loneliness one cuppa at a time.”


York, Acomb, Clifton and Tang Hall Explores are celebrating NHS70 next week.

You will be able to sign a card giving your thanks to the NHS and make a pledge to say how you will improve your own health and support your neighbours and people in your community to improve theirs.

The spokewsoman said: “Everyone is welcome to come in for a cup of tea and a chat. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet new people in your community.”

The NHS7tea events will be on the following dates:

  • Tang Hall Explore, Wednesday, 4 July, 10.30am-12.30pm
  • York Explore, Wednesday, 4 July, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Acomb Explore, Thursday, 5 July, 12.30-2pm
  • Clifton Explore, Thursday, 5 July, 2.30-3.30pm

 

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