Doe Bakehouse | 20th April 2024 | Ages 5+
Here are some photos of our activity at Doe Bakehouse on Layerthorpe. Members flexed their creative muscles ceramic painting, and had delici...
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Recent Activities
The Web Adventure Park | Ages 0 – 7 | 17th March 2024
There is so much to do at The Web – explore Buggington, the role play village, with a vets, shop, DIY store and cottage,...
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Go Karting | Ages 8+ | 16th March 2024
Members aged 8+ were invited to Teamworks Karting to test their driving and racing skills in a fun and safe environment! Teamworks: Fuel You...
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Hollywood Bowl | Ages 8+ | 25th February 2024
Members aged 8+ joined all their Lollipop friends at Hollywood Bowl on Sunday 25th February! There were two sessions, for ages 8 –Â Â...
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Theatre trip | Ages 0-7 | Saturday 24th February
We were super excited to see this theatre production of ‘Can Bears Ski?’ at York Theatre Royal. Can Bears Ski? is based on the...
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Trampolining | All ages | Saturday 27 January
Wow, what an amazing time we had at our first activity of the year at Point Zero, York. Lollipop had exclusive access of this...
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All age Christmas Party | Saturday 9 December
Thank you to EVERYONE who came along to the Lollipop Christmas bash this year! What an amazing afternoon of fun, laughter and crackin...
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Wacky Warehouse | Ages 0-4 | Sunday 26 November
Our members had an awesome time at Wacky Warehouse, Flying Legends, York this month! Attending the designated quiet session made for a much ...
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Climbing activity | Ages 5+ | Sunday 26 November
Massive thanks to all the staff at Freeklime York for hosting an amazing climbing and bouldering experience for our junior and youth members...
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Halloween Party Age 8+ | Saturday 28 October
Lollipop and York & District Deaf Society (YDDS) hosted a horrifying Halloween party before half term! Members aged 8+ dared to join us ...
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Crafty Halloween Workshop Age 0-7 | Saturday 28 October
We were thrilled to welcome the amazing ARTVenturers to deliver a colourful, crafty Halloween workshop EXCLUSIVELY for our Lollitots and you...
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Pilot Theatre Workshop Age 11+ | Saturday 23 September
A huge thank-you to York-based theatre company, Pilot Theatre, for involving our youth members in an interactive and informative workshop ex...
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Story Craft Theatre Workshop | Saturday 23 September
A massive thank-you to the award-winning Story Craft Theatre for bringing their amazing under-the-sea adventure to life EXCLUSIVELY for Loll...
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Family Garden Party with YDDS | Saturday 15th July
We were so lucky with the weather for our garden party with York & District Deaf Society on Saturday- it seemed like the sun...
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Sign with Sarah-Jade | Monday 26th June 2023
We had such a brill time at SignwithSarah-jade for our pre-school members and parents. Thank you Sarah-Jade, you’re amazing! Everyone love...
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S’boro Drop-in Session | Once a month
We teamed up with Coastline Sight and Hearing and NDCS to bring you new monthly drop-in sessions for ages 15 to 25 in Scarborough!...
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Drop-in Session | Once a month
Drop-in mornings for Lollipop parents and older members Lollipop has been without a meeting space for some time, and we missed the way paren...
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Footgolf Age 12+ | Saturday 17th June
FootGolf and pizzas! We had such a fab time at York FootGolf on Saturday. Here’s a few pics of our 11+ members showing us...
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Agility Lunch Club Age 5-11 | Tuesday 20th June
An exciting Lollipop and York Teachers of the Deaf collaboration! Lollipop is working with the Teachers of the Deaf to provide an opportunit...
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Deaf Services Fair | Thursday 4th May
The Deaf Services Fair 2023 took place on 4th May in Temple Hall at York St John University. the fair was a huge success,...
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Mini Munchkins Age 0 – 4 | Saturday 29th April
We teamed up with the wonderful Mini Munchkins for our April activity for members age 0 – 4 years old! Take a look at...
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Sublime Science Age 5 – 11 | Saturday 29th April
The excellent Sublime Science hosted a science party for members aged 5 – 11! Sublime Science was our last activity before the lockdow...
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Bowls Age 12+ | Sunday 30th April
Unfortunately, due to the weather this session had to be postponed but we will aim to reschedule it for July. York Railway Bowls Club...
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Agility Tots Ages 0 – 4 | 24th March 2023
Our March pre-school session was at the fabulous Agility! This session included the Agility Ninja course, Agility Mini, sensory room, racing...
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Lego Party Ages 5 – 11 | 25th March 2023
Our Lego activity was full of creativity and imaginative ideas! Members age 5- 11 made giant towers, vehicles and something th...
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Puttstars Age 12+ | 25th March 2023
Our members age 12+ had a fun time at Puttstars mini golf followed by delicious pizzas! Here are some photos – members split...
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Bowling and Burgers | 25th February 2023
Our bowling activity was really popular in 2021, and this one was even bigger! It was fun to bring back an old favourite activity...
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Our first pre-school activity of the year was at Wacky Warehouse on Sunday 26th February! The kids had a great time together dashing...
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Christmas Party | 10th December 2022
All our members and their families were invited to our magical Christmas party on 10th December at Bishopthorpe Sports and Social Club! Ther...
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Digital Music Sessions | 6th November 2022
These exciting NEW online music workshops were run by Sean Chandler from Music & the Deaf. There were three sessions, held weekly after ...
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Drama Workshop | Sunday 2nd October
Members enjoyed a fully interactive and inclusive drama workshop with Performance Platform Productions! https://www.facebook.com/performance...
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Swimming Lessons | from 17th September
We teamed up once again with Brightwater Swim School to bring our members a fantastic and free 6-week course of swimming lessons! The lesson...
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Build-a-Burger | Sunday 18th September
The fabulous Nando’s at Vangarde Shopping Centre invited Lollipop members to their own private build-a-burger party! Unsurprisingly we...
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Baby and Toddler Group
Welcome to our page for Sparkle Jelly Tots baby and toddler group! **Due to low numbers attending and reduced funding for this...
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Summer Fundraising | June and July 2022
Our June activity was fundraising! So Lollipop can continue to provide free activities to its members we needed to concentrate on summer fun...
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Picnic in the Park | 16th July 2022
Our all-ages family picnic was at Homestead Park, it was our last activity before the Summer holidays. Lollipop was granted exclusive use of...
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Clip ‘n Climb | Wednesday 27th April
We had exclusive use of Clip n’ Climb York for Lollipop members and the activity was fully booked! It was a brilliant evening and...
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Mindlock Escape Rooms | Saturday 21st May
As requested by our members we visited the escape rooms at Mindlock! Members aged 8+ had a fantastic time working together to solve the...
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Deaf Services Fair | Wednesday 6th April
Lollipop hosted the very first York Deaf Services Fair on Wednesday 6th April 2022 at York St John University with the aim of bringing...
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Music Workshop: Gamelan | Sunday 13th March
I Can Play Gamelan! Our music workshops are always superb fun and this one was no exception! Sound of Bronze and the fantastic leaders...
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Pizza Making | 13th February 2022
A morning of pizza making… and eating!! Members aged 5 and over joined us for a lively time of fun and games while learning...
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Jorvik DIG | 22nd January 2022
An Archeological Adventure! Members had a hands-on search for archeological artefacts as they became trainee diggers! Jorvik DIG welcomed Lo...
See DetailsChristmas Party | 12th December 2021
Our Christmas party was on Sunday 12th December… It was amazing to be able to see so many of you in person again and...
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Virtual Quizzes | 2020 – 2021
Thank you to everyone who played the quiz in 2020/2021! Our collective quiz playing over the past 16 months has raised £178.20 for Lollipop...
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Music Workshops | 21st November 2021
The fabulous music sessions with I Can Play! and Music and the Deaf returned on Sunday 21st November at the National Centre for Early...
See DetailsBowling and Burgers | 23 October 2021
We had a fun time at Tenpin! We had two different age groups bowling, with time for lunch afterwards. Members enjoyed meeting up with...
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Chocolate Workshop | 26th September 2021
Chocolate, Chocolate, Delicious Chocolate! We had two chocolate workshops at York Cocoa Works on 26th October 2021, one for members age unde...
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Alpaca Walk and Picnic | 17th July 2021
What a great day we had meeting and walking the alpacas! It was a very hot day but we hope everyone enjoyed themselves! On...
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Rainbows Ceramics | 21st June 2021
This was our first face-to-face activity since the beginning of March 2020! It was wonderful to see our members again and Rainbows was a...
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Amazing Stephen! | 17th April 2021
The Amazing Stephen returned to Lollipop on Saturday 17th April for a magic show and workshop! You will remember Stephen from our Christmas ...
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Christmas Party Online! | 14th December 2020
A fabulous Christmas party online ! While we all know it is not possible to meet in person right now, we did not let...
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Family Bingo Night | 4th December 2020
Lollipop’s Family Bingo Party – 7pm Friday 4th December 2020 As part of the annual York Disability Week we invited everyone R...
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Christmas Raffle | 12th December 2020
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets to our Christmas raffle! We raised £725! We were welcomed to the Christmas grotto online after the...
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BSL taster course | 4th November 2020
Sign at Home with Cheryl! Our weekly video series ‘Sign at Home with Cheryl’ started on Wednesday 4th November 2020. Cheryl, our...
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Family Bingo Night | 26th June 2020
As part of the annual Great Get Together Lollipop recently held our first online Family Bingo Party. The Great Get Together celebrates the p...
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15th Birthday Party
Come and celebrate 15 wonderful, fun packed years of Lollipop. There will be fun and games for all the family. More details will be...
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Doncaster Dome
Our most popular trip for the whole family. A multi-pool water wonderland of geysers, fountains, jets and airbeds, splash your way through t...
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Chocolate Workshop
Expertly led by the Chocolatiers from York Chocolate Story. Contact us to find out more...
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Kanyu Escape
Our older members really took to the challenge during their trip to Kanyu Escape Rooms. Some of the tasks were tough but still great...
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Fun with food
Meet our very own Little Chefs thanks to Little Bites Cookery School who provided our youngest members with their very own cookery lesson. E...
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Art Workshop
Members 8+ had a frightfully good time at the Halloween themed workshop held by ARTventurers. Everyone really enjoyed it and it was great to...
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Lightwater Valley
Thrill seekers were not disappointed on our all age trip to Lightwater Valley. Older members really enjoyed socialising and it was lovely to...
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Scarborough with JDC
The sun most definitely had its hat on for our family trip to Scarborough with Jorvik Deaf Connections (JDC). It was hot hot hot!...
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Graffiti & Street Dance Workshop
There is some serious talent within our 8+ membership showcased in the Graffiti and Street Dance Workshop. Despite the heat, members gave it...
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Soft Play
Our younger members were fit to burst with excitement when playing with the inflatables in Soft Play at HQ. The session was well attended...
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Chocolate Workshop
We now have some Cocoa Connoisseurs among our older membership thanks to the Chocolate Workshop led by The Cocoa Works at Castlegate. Member...
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Tropical World
What a marvellous family day out for our younger members aided by the glorious sunshine! Everyone enjoyed exploring the wonders of Tropical ...
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Ten Pin Bowling
Our older members really enjoyed spending their spare time at Ten Pin Bowling. We were bowled over by how well everyone got on –...
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Ceramics Workshop
Our 5-11 year old members went well and truly potty over our Ceramics Workshop. We were really impressed with the finished products -what a...
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Music Workshop
Looks like we have some budding musicians within our 4-11 year membership. Everyone had a great time at the Music Workshop led by the...
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Pizza Making Party
Meet our very own Masterchefs! Members 12+ put on their Chef whites for their very own Pizza Making Party. The venue at Pizza Express...
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Energi Trampoline Park
Members of all ages sprang into action at Energi Trampoline Park. Everybody enjoyed getting physical and it was great to see confidence soar...
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Panto
To top of our Christmas celebrations we headed off the Grand Opera House for an afternoon at the Pantomime. Once again the staff at...
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Christmas Party
Plenty of fun was had by all at the new venue Melodie Park for 2018’s festivities. Mark’s Magic Kingdom got us in a spin...
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Messy Play with Art
Our youngest members enjoyed getting crafty in our creative workshop inspired by Julia Donaldson’s Room on a Broom. Once the members gaine...
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