Forthcoming Bar Convent & Jubilee 400 Events...

Tennants Valuation Day - Oct 30, 2008 FREE valuation for sale of antiques, collectables and jewellery by valuation experts from Tennants Auctioneers 11am - 3pm. Following the tremendous success of the Valuation Day in July, Nigel Smith and Sarah Hardy from Tennants Fine Art Auctioneers will be available on 30th October, to give free valuations for sale on ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery, watches, paintings, furniture, and collectors’ items. The Bar Convent museum will be open, as will the cafe, to provide meals and refreshment throughout the day. For further details contact Tennants on 01423 531 661 Image – Staffordshire pottery figure of an ape, circa 1860, recently sold for £1000
Victorian Christmas Feast - Dec 17, 2008 Fundraising event on behalf of Bar Convent Trust Celebrate Christmas in the magnificent Victorian Hall of the Bar Convent. Traditional 4 course Victorian dinner. Tables of 8. Tickets £35 per head 7.30pm start for 8pm dinner Live background piano music - from Winter Wonderland to White Christmas For menus and booking details please contact Reception on 01904 643238 or email reception@bar-convent.org.uk. Numbers limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Menu choices to be advised by 10th December please
Candlelit Victorian Poetry & Carols - Dec 18, 2008 Fundraising event on behalf of Bar Convent Trust Come and celebrate Christmas in traditional Victorian family style. This is a fun and festive evening led by your Victorian hostess in the bedecked Victorian Entrance Hall of the Bar Convent. In true Victorian style we will be singing Christmas carols round the piano (led by the All Saints Sixth Form choir), and hearing seasonal poems and festive readings . 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tickets £12.50 including mulled wine and Christmas fayre in the interval Please book early to avoid disappointment as this event is always very popular and places are limited.
Burns Night Ceilidh - Jan 24, 2009 Fundraising event in aid of the Bar Convent Trust Come along and celebrate Burns Night in true Highland style. The haggis will be piped in to a traditional supper of Haggis & Neeps then there will be a ceilidh with live music from the Bad Bargain Band in the Main Entrance Hall. A 'caller' will lead you through your paces and make sure everyone can join in the fun. Drinks reception 7.30pm Haggis piped in 8pm Ceilidh 8.30-10.30pm Tickets £30 including supper and whisky toast. Please book in advance - numbers limited LADIES PLEASE NOTE NO STILETO HEELS
Jubilee 400 Opening Celebration - Jan 29, 2009 The CJ and the IBVM are opening this Jubilee Year with a celebratory Catholic Eucharist in York Minster, by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter. The event will take place in York Minster on Thursday 29th January 2009 at 11.30am. All are welcome and admission is FREE but for catering purposes please confirm your attendance either by emailing jubileemass@bar-convent.org.uk or by writing to: The Minster Event Office The Bar Convent York YO24 1AQ We look forward to welcoming you to our celebration