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community journal

edition: 19 July 2025

Great things happen in York. It’s true! Our Community Journal aims to highlight some of those great things that happen outside of SPARK, and offers a different opportunity to discover our city.

Think of it like our own community newspaper.

Got a community event that you’d like us to feature? Drop us an email at [email protected]

Upcoming Community Events:

Some independents to check out in the city:

Little Blondie Bakehouse

An award winning independent bakery in York. Serving artisan coffee from Yorkshire coffee roasters alongside delicious cakes and bakes. All made in house by their wonderful team of passionate bakers and baristas.

Criminally Good Books

York's newest crime-centric haven. As a celebration of all things crime literature, their boutique bookstore offers a curated selection of crime genres ranging from thrilling crime fiction to intriguing true crime narratives.

Dog & Bone Vintage

Established in 2012, Dog & Bone is a small independent business dedicated to providing quality Vintage and Vintage inspired items. Their team loves vintage and they love the character and individuality it has and are passionate about sharing their love with you.