Plagues, Pathogens and Politics
Plagues, Pathogens and Politics
York,
Cambridge Professor Geoffrey Smith will talk about viruses, including the, now extinct, disease of smallpox, and the political issues associated with storing it in USA and Russia. He will enthuse about a career in Science and gladly discuss entry to Oxbridge with you afterwards.
Friday, May 18 2018
6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Politics and Plays
Politics and Plays
York,
Andrew Rutherford explores how social justice themes have found their way into four plays he has written in recent years. The plays encompass a Siberian prison, WMDs and the death of Dr David Kelly, a 1970s South American dictatorship and BREXIT. The talk is especially suitable for those studyin...
Tuesday, May 1 2018
6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Amesty International Fashion Show
Amesty International Fashion Show
York,
This year's fashion show will take you on a a trip through the ages in our time travel themed event from the stone age through to the Year 3000! We're fundraising for Amnesty International. For more information on this great cause, please visit: https://www.amnesty.org.uk/
Thursday, April 26 2018
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
POSTPONED - Business and Society - Chris Marsden OBE
POSTPONED - Business and Society - Chris Marsden OBE
York,
Part of BOOTHAM SCHOOL SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMME 2018 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY | CHRIS MARSDEN OBE Chris will describe his own learning journey from school teacher making links with local companies, followed by 16 years helping BP improve its relationships with local communities in different part of...
Tuesday, March 6 2018
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
York,
Take a trip back to Neverland with Wendy, Michael, John and of course, Peter! Bootham School Drama Department presents Peter Pan Cast includes students from all years throughout the school
Tue, Feb 6 2018
1:15 PM
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Wed, Feb 7 2018
9:30 PM
Kindertransport and the Quakers; A conversation with Peter Kurer and Kurt Strauss
Kindertransport and the Quakers; A conversation with Peter Kurer and Kurt Strauss
York,
This event is part of a series part of the BOOTHAM SCHOOL SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMME 2018 Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm. The main event will begin at 7.00pm with a Welcome. Peter Kurer will then discuss what the Quakers did for the Jews of Nazi Europe.Kurt Strauss will then share his...
Wednesday, January 31 2018
6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
The Handlebards present "As You Like It"
The Handlebards present "As You Like It"
York,
Theatre group The Handlebards return to Bootham in November 2017 to perform their version of As You Like It About The Handlebards: "Ride on with us through all the countryside, With comedies and tragedies of old; Four actors upon bikes are wont to ride, To play the greatest stories...
Wednesday, November 22 2017
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
DotDotDotDance present "No Frills"
DotDotDotDance present "No Frills"
York,
dotdotdot dance uses flamenco as a medium to create innovative dance, challenge conventional perceptions and explore how traditional flamenco can be expressed in a contemporary context. In No Frills, they set out to strip flamenco down to its bare essence to access and express the raw and nuance...
Monday, September 25 2017
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Natasha Devon MBE - Youth Mental Health
Natasha Devon MBE - Youth Mental Health
York,
On Wednesday 13th September we welcome Natasha Devon MBE, Youth Mental Health campaigner, to speak on the issues of self-esteem, self-image and managing the pressures of teenage life. She is an excellent speaker who has had a very positive impact in very many schools and has been at the forefront...
Wednesday, September 13 2017
6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Children, Conflict and the Art(s) of Hope
Children, Conflict and the Art(s) of Hope
York,
About the Event The arts were a lifeline for young people during the Holocaust, helping them both to express their experiences and escape temporarily from their surroundings. Art continues to play a key role today in helping young refugees and victims of war tell their stories. Join us for an e...
Sat, Jun 24 2017
2:30 PM
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Sun, Jun 25 2017
4:00 PM
