Join the NHS 70 party at York’s libraries

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