Julie's Jaunts
Julie Blackburn is YO1 Radio's Community Co-Ordinator.
It's Julie's mission to link up with as many local community groups and charities as she can. Julie's Jaunts is her day-to-day story of where she's been and who she's seen!
If you'd like Julie to pay you a visit - and arrange some free publicity for your organisation, courtesy of YO1 Radio - just get in touch at community@yo1radio.co.uk
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York's National Railway Museum celebrates 50 Years!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 12:55
It's time to go and get your train fix at The National Railway Museum - not only are they 50 years old, they have now re-opened the Station Hall.
The Magnificent Mallard on display at The National Railway Museum in York
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Raising the roof for St Leonards Hospice!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Wednesday, 1 October 2025 at 13:05
We are delighted to announce we raised nearly £8K.
Live for St Leonard's has just taken place in Parliament Street, York. YO1 were delighted to take part along with The York Bid.
Staff of St Leonards hospice, The York Bid and YO1
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Military Wives The Musical
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 15:53
A brand new musical has been produced in York and it's absolutely AMAZING 5 stars from me!
Military Wives the Musical made me laugh, cry and cheer so loud.
On at York Theatre Royal until the 27th of September 2025.
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St Leonard's Moonlight Walk 2025
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 15:32
Hundreds of people turn out and raise £45,000.00 for St Leonard's Hospice at their Annual Moonlight Walk..
Lenny Bear and YO1's Julie Blackburn entertain at the Sparkle Party at St Leonard's Hospice
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Carr Junior School win £5000 through Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Coin
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at 12:24
Tesco Askham Bar were delighted to be chosen to hold the golden coin worth £5000 for a school grant!
Eleanor and Sam found the gold coin - here they are with YO1's Julie Blackburn and Jo, Jan and Heather from Tesco.
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Its Nearly Panto Time! Oh Yes It Is
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at 12:15
This year its firm favourite "Cinderella" ay York Grand Opera House with stars galore!
YO1's Julie Blackburn with the cast of Cinderella at York Grand Opera House
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They Finally let Jolly Julie out in York!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 30 November 2023 at 16:27
Jolly Julie the Elf went out and about in York to find out all about the Nutcracker Trail with The York Bid.
Jolly Julie and Andrew, one of 10 Nut Crackers to be found in York City Centre
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The 3 Bears Foundation Ball including Auction with Yo1 Radio
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 30 November 2023 at 15:43
A wonderful glamorous ball to raise funds for a brilliant charity based in York!
Chris Marsden and Julie Blackburn - Hosts for the evening
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No its not me but a very special bear at Treasurers House York!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at 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!
Just a bear and Greens Picnic!
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Fantastic Friday! Bring a pound to work day and online auction!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 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!
Back - Cai Sherlock and Julie Blackburn Front - Chris Marsden and Lord Mayor Chris Cullwick
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A beautiful tribute to our fallen on Remembrance day.
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 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.
Julie Blackburn with Marie Taylor and Dennis Brown
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A festive treat to Christmas In Neverland At Castle Howard.
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 13:36
A fabulously festive day out at Castle Howard to see their new event for Christmas!
Cai Sherlock and Julie Blackburn ready for the reindeers!
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The 3 Bears Foundation event for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at 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.
Take a look and it could save your life.
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The YO1 Radio Roadshow at Poppleton Firework Spectacular!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 7 November 2023 at 12:49
Yes! they let me out to do my first roadshow on Sunday the 5th of November and I had the best time!
Julie Blackburn and Cai Sherlock at the Poppleton Fireworks
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We welcomed Eli and Elvis to the YO1 Studio!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 2 November 2023 at 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!
Rebecca, Elvis, Eli and Jonathan Cowap
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A visit to New Beginnings Horses
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Thursday, 2 November 2023 at 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
Steve and Pam Atkinson with Julie Blackburn
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Helping out at Hoping Street Kitchen
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Wednesday, 25 October 2023 at 13:34
On Sunday I joined the volunteers to serve at Kings Manor. This charity is just amazing!
helping in the grounds at KIngs Manor
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Well Done to The York Valkyries!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 20 October 2023 at 14:25
A smooth sailing evening to celebrate the Valkyries winning the Rugby Super League!
The team celebrate with their trophies!
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Everyone should learn CPR! Details below!
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 20 October 2023 at 14:04
Everyone should learn CPR so I popped to Re-Start a Heart Day at Fulford School
The volunteers and CPR survivor Alex Cowes (centre) and Shona Jagger who saved him (to my left)
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A visit to St Nicks Autumn Fayre
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at 15:33
An environmental treat in a 24 acre nature reserve in the heart of York.
Henry and Lacie join Julie Blackburn at St Nicks to join in the events
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St Sampson Centre
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 13 October 2023 at 15:12
A fun and friendly team awaits for you at St Sampson's Centre!
Julie Blackburn with Richard, staff and helpers
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Walking Football
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Monday, 9 October 2023 at 13:51
Wanting to keep fit but not run? - Walking Football might just be the answer!
Members of the Walking Football team with York City Foundations' Seb and Amy
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A Night to Remember
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 19 September 2023 at 00:00
A fantastic "Night to Remember" for everyone!
YO1 Radios' Wayne Chadwick with Beth McCarthy and YO1 Radios' Julie Blackburn
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Shepherd Group Brass Band Visit
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 19 September 2023 at 00:00
I got goose bumps listening to this brass band rehearsal - The Concert on the 29th of September is a must!
Mike Pratt conducting the Shepherd Brass Concert Band
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Well Being Choir at The Leveson Centre
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Tuesday, 19 September 2023 at 00:00
Singing my heart out at the brand new choir at The Leveson Centre with York Against Cancer!
Julie Blackburn with Debbie Smith and Victoria Edwards of The Leveson Centre.
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Accessible Arts and Media Visit
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 15 September 2023 at 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.
Members of the hands and voices choir
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Poppleton Centre Funday
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 15 September 2023 at 00:00
My first lesson on how to play Garden Bowls at The Poppleton Centre for their "Out Of Space" project.
Julie with Julian and a Colleague.
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Charity Night At Haxby Club For Snappy
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Monday, 11 September 2023 at 00:00
A rock and rolling fun night at Haxby Sports Bar for The Snappy Trust with Zakk Taylor and The Rat Race!
Bar manager Yvonne Anderson, Julie Blackburn and Snappy!
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Stronger Starts With Tesco
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Monday, 11 September 2023 at 00:00
A visit to see the lovely Jacqueline at Tesco Clifton Moor all about their new youth scheme - Stronger Starts
Jacqueline May - Community Champion Tesco Clifton Moor with Julie Blackburn
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York Breast Friends Pillow Making Workshop
Posted by Julie Blackburn at Friday, 8 September 2023 at 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
Zoe Bounds with Julie Blackburn
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