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• Carr Junior School win £5000 through Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Coin

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 9 September 2025 12:24

  Tesco Askham Bar were delighted to be chosen to hold the golden coin worth £5000 for a school grant!

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  Eleanor and Sam found the gold coin - here they are with YO1's Julie Blackburn and Jo, Jan and Heather from Tesco.

• Its Nearly Panto Time! Oh Yes It Is

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 9 September 2025 12:15

  This year its firm favourite "Cinderella" ay York Grand Opera House with stars galore!

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  YO1's Julie Blackburn with the cast of Cinderella at York Grand Opera House

• They Finally let Jolly Julie out in York!

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 30 November 2023 16:27

  Jolly Julie the Elf went out and about in York to find out all about the Nutcracker Trail with The York Bid.

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  Jolly Julie and Andrew, one of 10 Nut Crackers to be found in York City Centre

• The 3 Bears Foundation Ball including Auction with Yo1 Radio

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 30 November 2023 15:43

  A wonderful glamorous ball to raise funds for a brilliant charity based in York!

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  Chris Marsden and Julie Blackburn - Hosts for the evening

• No its not me but a very special bear at Treasurers House York!

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Wednesday, 22 November 2023 12:07

  Festive season has hit in York and this beautiful house is no exception. Gorgeously decorated (no spoilers here just go!) My little pal here contributes to an amazing story for all ages!

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  Just a bear and Greens Picnic!

• Fantastic Friday! Bring a pound to work day and online auction!

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:20

  I had a great day running and driving around York collecting for The Lord Mayors Charity Appeal whilst also appealing for auction bids on some amazing prizes!

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  Back - Cai Sherlock and Julie Blackburn Front - Chris Marsden and Lord Mayor Chris Cullwick

• A beautiful tribute to our fallen on Remembrance day.

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 16 November 2023 13:53

  At the 11th hour, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month - we remembered them. A poignant fitting silence and Last Post at Askham Bar Tesco in York.

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  Julie Blackburn with Marie Taylor and Dennis Brown

• A festive treat to Christmas In Neverland At Castle Howard.

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 16 November 2023 13:36

  A fabulously festive day out at Castle Howard to see their new event for Christmas!

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  Cai Sherlock and Julie Blackburn ready for the reindeers!

• The 3 Bears Foundation event for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 14 November 2023 14:34

  Last week, I went along to an information event all about the "Hidden" Pancreatic Cancer. If you just do one thing - look at the symptoms and know your body.

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  Take a look and it could save your life.

• The YO1 Radio Roadshow at Poppleton Firework Spectacular!

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:49

  Yes! they let me out to do my first roadshow on Sunday the 5th of November and I had the best time!

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  Julie Blackburn and Cai Sherlock at the Poppleton Fireworks

• We welcomed Eli and Elvis to the YO1 Studio!

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 2 November 2023 12:39

  What a wonderful inspirational story Rebecca has - Elvis their support dog saved her son Eli's life! Yes Elvis was in the building!

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  Rebecca, Elvis, Eli and Jonathan Cowap

• A visit to New Beginnings Horses

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 2 November 2023 12:15

  A wonderful heart warming trip to New Beginnings Horses - a charity who look after retired thoroughbreds and let them live on in beautiful surroundings

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  Steve and Pam Atkinson with Julie Blackburn

• Helping out at Hoping Street Kitchen

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Wednesday, 25 October 2023 13:34

  On Sunday I joined the volunteers to serve at Kings Manor. This charity is just amazing!
  

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  helping in the grounds at KIngs Manor

• Well Done to The York Valkyries!

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 20 October 2023 14:25

  A smooth sailing evening to celebrate the Valkyries winning the Rugby Super League!

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  The team celebrate with their trophies!

• Everyone should learn CPR! Details below!

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 20 October 2023 14:04

  Everyone should learn CPR so I popped to Re-Start a Heart Day at Fulford School

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  The volunteers and CPR survivor Alex Cowes (centre) and Shona Jagger who saved him (to my left)

• A visit to St Nicks Autumn Fayre

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 17 October 2023 15:33

  An environmental treat in a 24 acre nature reserve in the heart of York.

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  Henry and Lacie join Julie Blackburn at St Nicks to join in the events

• St Sampson Centre

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 13 October 2023 15:12

  A fun and friendly team awaits for you at St Sampson's Centre!

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  Julie Blackburn with Richard, staff and helpers

• Walking Football

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Monday, 9 October 2023 13:51

  Wanting to keep fit but not run? - Walking Football might just be the answer!

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  Members of the Walking Football team with York City Foundations' Seb and Amy

• A Night to Remember

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 19 September 2023 00:00

  A fantastic "Night to Remember" for everyone!

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  YO1 Radios' Wayne Chadwick with Beth McCarthy and YO1 Radios' Julie Blackburn

• Shepherd Group Brass Band Visit

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 19 September 2023 00:00

  I got goose bumps listening to this brass band rehearsal - The Concert on the 29th of September is a must!

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  Mike Pratt conducting the Shepherd Brass Concert Band

• Well Being Choir at The Leveson Centre

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 19 September 2023 00:00

  Singing my heart out at the brand new choir at The Leveson Centre with York Against Cancer!

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  Julie Blackburn with Debbie Smith and Victoria Edwards of The Leveson Centre.

• Accessible Arts and Media Visit

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 15 September 2023 13:59

  A visit from Lauren at Accessible Arts and Media opened my eyes to just how music can be for everyone and how it helps in therapy and wellbeing.

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  Members of the hands and voices choir

• Poppleton Centre Funday

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 15 September 2023 00:00

  My first lesson on how to play Garden Bowls at The Poppleton Centre for their "Out Of Space" project.

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  Julie with Julian and a Colleague.

• Charity Night At Haxby Club For Snappy

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Monday, 11 September 2023 00:00

  A rock and rolling fun night at Haxby Sports Bar for The Snappy Trust with Zakk Taylor and The Rat Race!

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  Bar manager Yvonne Anderson, Julie Blackburn and Snappy!

• Stronger Starts With Tesco

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Monday, 11 September 2023 00:00

  A visit to see the lovely Jacqueline at Tesco Clifton Moor all about their new youth scheme - Stronger Starts

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  Jacqueline May - Community Champion Tesco Clifton Moor with Julie Blackburn

• York Breast Friends Pillow Making Workshop

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 8 September 2023 00:00

  Pillow making and chatting to my dear friend Zoe Bounds of Breast Friends York about how they help ladies with Breast Cancer and beyond

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  Zoe Bounds with Julie Blackburn

• Three Bears Foundation Golf Day

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 5 September 2023 00:00

  The sun is shining for a perfect day of Golf to raise awareness and funds for The Three Bears Foundation

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  Mark Burn Founder and Trustee of the Three Bears Foundation

• Hoping Street Kitchen Meeting with Jane Venables

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Monday, 4 September 2023 00:00

  Meeting the inspiring Jayne Venables of Hoping Street Kitchen opened my eyes to homelessness and what the public can do to help.

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  HOPING co-ordinator Helen Meadows with Charlie Jeffrey of the University of York

• Snappy Fete at The Derwent Arms Saturday 26th of August

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 1 September 2023 00:00

  The Fabulous Rod and Adie at The Derwent Arms put on a Summer Fete for The Snappy Trust.

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  Kyran from Snappy and Rod from The Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick

• Misty the Therapy Dog at St Leonards Hopsice

  Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 31 August 2023 13:40

  The cutest pooch visits St Leonards Hospice to provide comfort.

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  Misty with her very special bandana

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