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Celebrations to get underway in York for City's longest serving player
OFF the pitch celebrations are being planned for a York City football legend. York City footballer Paddy McLaughlin is celebrating ten years at the club, including two promotions and preparations are underway to honour his achievements. Among them, former managers and players will speaking at a dinner to be held at The Milner Hotel close to York Station in York on Thursday, November 6. Recommended reading: Crash in North Yorkshire - vehicle overturns Top chef celebrates first year at his restaurant's new home in York 'It will turn this area into a dump' - bin row erupts in York suburb York-based housebuilder Persimmon is sponsoring the event in partnership with mental health charity Menfulness who McLaughlin has chosen as his named charity for his testimonial year. Scott Waters, regional managing director for Persimmon, said: 'As a proud sponsor of York City, we're delighted to support what I'm sure will be a fantastic evening here in York. 'It's great to bring people together to both recognise Patrick's service to York City and at the same time, raise funds for Menfulness, who do such brilliant work across the city.' At the event 2012 promotion-winning manager Gary Mills and Captain Chris Smith will be joined by 2022 promotion-winner Matty Brown and the popular former City striker Clayton Donaldson. Set up by five friends in 2016, Menfulness provides in-person and online support to men in the York area. Menfulness runs a range of regular events and activities including football, running groups, walk and talk sessions as well as counselling via local therapy provider Serendipity. Tickets are available now priced at £55, with tables of ten priced at £550. The price includes a three-course meal, a welcome drink, tea and coffee and an evening of entertainment on a night to reminisce on McLaughlin's 10 years at the club, including his two promotions. Tickets can booked at the link with any enquiries to be made to York City's Paddy McLaughlin Paddy is York's longest-serving player having made over 200 appearances with City, being involved in the 2012 play-off and Isuzu FA Trophy heroics, as well as the Minstermen's promotion from the Enterprise National League North in 2022. The veteran midfielder has already had numerous events confirmed to celebrate his career with York, starting on Sunday, August 17, with Paddy and past and present teammates being hosted by York Hospital Ball at Haxby Social Club. A Footgolf Family Day will follow on Sunday, August 31 from 10am until 2pm at York Footgolf, Shipton Road. Paddy has previously told The Press he is 'overwhelmed by the support' shown by the club, ex-teammates and supporters for his testimonial year ahead. 'People have said a lot of nice things, and it's a strange feeling honestly, a strange experience, to have so many people saying so many nice things about you. It's been lovely. 'There will be members of the two promotion-winning teams and of the current squad down there at the foot golf event at the end of August, so it should be a good day. 'It's my tenth season at the club, and traditionally that's the milestone or the mark you have to hit to be offered the testimonial.'
ITV News
19-07-2025
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Riders take part in 'Tour de Aky' in memory of North Yorkshire Police dog handler Mick Atkinson
Nearly 90 riders have taken part in a charity bike ride in memory of a North Yorkshire police dog handler who took his own life. Mick 'Aky' Atkinson took his own life in 2018 and every year since dozens of riders have taken part in the 'Tour de Aky' in his memory. Riders from across the country took part in the seventh annual event - cycling 106.6 miles from Mike's hometown of Woodlesford in Leeds, to Elland Road Stadium, Headingley Stadium, up to Otley and across to York Police Station. The distance travelled recognises Mick's police collar number which was PC1066. This year the group hopes to top £100,000 raised for mental health charities since his death. His sister, Lynsey Atkinson, said: It's lovely that after so many years there are so many friends of Mick, family and people who didn't even know him that come to take part. "It's not only the money, but since we've been doing this we've had so many people reach out to us to say that by us raising awareness of poor mental health and raising money for these charities, we've helped stop them from taking their own life so we can see the direct impact that it's having." The first 'Tour de Aky' set off in 2019, launched by Mick's best friend and fellow police officer Pierre Olesqui. He wanted to get people talking about mental health, while raising money for charity. "Aky was loved by so many people and so far and wide," Pierre, said. "It's a real testament to the kind of person Aky was. I never expected it to get as big as it is so to be stoo d here on the brink of raising £100,000 in total is amazing." All money raised this year will go to Yorkshire Air Ambulance and mental health charities Andy's Man Club and Menfulness.
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12-06-2025
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Grand Opera House staff to swap stage for river in dragon boat race
Theatre staff in York are swapping the stage for the river with a charity dragon boat race. Grand Opera House staff will compete in the York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge on the River Ouse on Saturday, July 13. Kat Moir, theatre manager and team captain, said: "He's behind you! "That's what we want to be hearing on Sunday, July 13 when our dragon boat is soaring ahead!" The team will race in support of men's mental health charity Menfulness. Jack Woodhams, CEO of Menfulness, said: "We're absolutely delighted to have our friends and long-standing supporters at the Grand Opera House join us as charity partner for the Dragon Boat Race. "Every penny raised will go directly towards our support activities and free counselling services." The Grand Opera House team's theme for the event will be Cinderella, in a nod to an upcoming production in December, and their team name will be "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boat." Donations can be made at
